Substitute Teacher - Preschool & Infant Care

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy•Portland, OR

77d•$25

About The Position

Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inquiry-based environment. We promote confidence, curiosity, awareness, exploration, problem solving, and social growth. It is our conviction that children are capable and independent, and this is reflected across all developmental domains of learning. Children are encouraged to make choices, practice individual decision-making, and develop a sense of themselves as capable and as self-advocates. Children are viewed as thinkers, reflecting on their world, and as empathetic individuals who care for and engage with their peers and contribute to the community. It is because of our educators that our program thrives. The Substitute Classroom Teacher is responsible to follow lesson plans and ensure continuity in classroom lessons and activities while the classroom instructor is away. This position maintains an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, social and emotional development of students in classrooms and in a variety of other school-related settings.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least one year of qualifying experience working with children 6 months to 6 years old
Current First Aid ,CPR and Food Handler’s certifications
Current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children in assigned classroom.
Execute each day’s activities as directed.
Work closely with co-teachers in implementing planned lesson.
Complete records as directed.
Lead and participate in all classroom and play activities; respond to behavioral issues as they arise.
Supervise children to ensure safe play.
Effectively communicate with children at their individual developmental level.
Model appropriate problem solving behavior.
Implement discipline and safety measures as necessary.
Observe, evaluate and communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff.
Maintain confidentiality.
Serve meals in accordance with proper hygiene standards; maintain food handler’s card.