Substitute- Preschool Classrooms

RG9•The Dalles, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Preschool Teacher provides a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for young children when the regular classroom teacher is absent. Working on an as-needed basis, the substitute implements pre-planned lessons, fosters a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, and maintains continuity of care and learning. The role includes managing classroom activities, addressing students’ individual needs, and communicating effectively with other staff to support children’s well-being and development. The position assists with maintaining an attractive, clean learning environment and preparing teaching aids or materials. It requires maintaining strict confidentiality, referring inquiries to the classroom teacher or administrator, and establishing positive working relationships with ESD and district personnel. The role is supervised by the Program Director, and the work year is assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
Successfully pass district background screening.
Knowledge of child reporting procedures and supporting students through challenging behaviors.
Ability to interact with and effectively supervise students from different cultural backgrounds and/or with different abilities.
Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in different situations and understand children’s growth, maturity levels, phases, and temperaments.
Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to operate basic office and audiovisual equipment.
Ability to protect the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and to speak effectively with employees and students.
Professionalism, appropriate judgment, courteous conduct, tact, and diplomacy.
Regular and punctual attendance, and ability to follow district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests from proper authority.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for preschool students when the regular classroom teacher is absent.
Implement pre-planned lessons and support continuity of care and learning.
Manage classroom activities and address students’ individual needs.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Communicate effectively and confer with other staff members as needed.
Assist in maintaining an attractive and clean learning environment.
Assist in preparing teaching aids and materials.
Maintain strict confidentiality and refer inquiries to the classroom teacher or administrator.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with ESD and district personnel.
Immediately report suspected child abuse to law enforcement and/or the Department of Human Services as a mandatory reporter.