Substitute- Preschool Classrooms

RG9•The Dalles, OR

15d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Substitute Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for young children in the absence of the regular classroom teacher on an as needed basis. This role involves implementing pre-planned lessons, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, and ensuring the continuity of care and learning for preschool students. The Substitute Preschool Teacher is responsible for managing classroom activities, addressing the individual needs of students, and maintaining effective communication with other staff members to support the overall well-being and development of the children.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
Successfully pass district background screening
Knowledge that this is the young learner's first experience in a school environment and possibly first experience with other children.
Knowledge of child reporting procedures.
Knowledge of supporting students through challenging behaviors.
Ability to enjoy interactions with and effectively supervise students from different cultural backgrounds and or different abilities.
Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

Assists in the maintenance of an attractive and clean learning environment.
Assists in preparation of teaching aids and/or materials.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Does not relate any information to parents or other personnel outside the school environment. Refers all inquiries to classroom teacher or administrator.
Must establish and maintain a positive working relationship with ESD and district personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with other ESD staff, ESD Districts, and immediate supervisor.
Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities.
Displays courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.
As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.