Immediately Need Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood Education in Portland, OR

Job title: Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Company: ChildRoots

Job description: ChildRoots is a small family of locally- and woman-owned child care centers in Portland, Oregon. We see children as authentic, powerful individuals, and our mission is to guide their social and emotional development and to foster a sense of wonder about the world around them. Our awe-inspiring classrooms are child-focused and designed to provoke curiosity and encourage inquiry, but it?s our Teachers and support staff who make ChildRoots truly outstanding.



We?re currently recruiting teacher-qualified Substitutes and Break Support at each of our three centers.



A Part-Time Substitute works when they're available and when we need help covering for staff members who are sick or taking time off - a perfect role for someone looking for rewarding work but also plenty of time for other pursuits.



A Full-time Substitute works a guaranteed number of hours per week, filling in for ill or vacationing coworkers. This role is perfect for someone who's adaptable, adventurous, and interested in working on a regular basis and with a variety of ages.



Since we opened our first school in 2007, we?ve continually adapted our compensation strategy and learned that prospective and current employees alike value fair, predictable compensation. So, all ChildRoots Substitutes and Break Support start at $18.25 and are eligible for standardized annual raises and long-term commitment bonuses. Other centers and programs offer variable starting wages, but we?re committed to equal pay for equal work. When you receive a ChildRoots job offer, you won?t have to negotiate your wage or wonder how your offer compares to others?.



To work with us, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry and teacher qualified.



These easy, online trainings are required within 30 days of hire:

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course


• Oregon Food Handler's Card


• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety online course


• Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect online course


• Prevention is Better than Treatment online course


• Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants online course

The challenges of COVID reminded us how vital it is to center our employees? well-being. We know we still have much to do to be the BEST place to work in child care in Portland, but that?s what we?re working toward.



All employees are eligible for:

• 1-3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, depending on how long they've been with ChildRoots.


• 25 paid holidays and all-school days off


• Company-provided continuing education


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match and 100%, immediate vesting

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our insurance plans, including:

• Providence Health, including vision, naturopathic, chiropractic, acupuncture, AND massage


• Principal or Willamette Dental

We value commitment and invite you to stay with us for at least a year.



To learn more about us, explore our website, take a virtual tour of our facilities, and review our COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines.



We're a pro-vaccination community and require all employees and enrolled parents to be fully vaccinated against COVID. We still practice extraordinary safety protocols like daily health checks, masks, stable groups, and extra cleaning, and will do so for as long as it takes to keep our community safe.



Thank you for your consideration. We hope to hear from you



To work with us, you must be and currently enrolled in Oregon's .



These easy, online trainings are required within 30 days of hire:



The challenges of COVID reminded us how vital it is to center our employees? well-being. We know we still have much to do to be the BEST place to work in child care in Portland, but that?s what we?re working toward.



All employees are eligible for:

• 1-3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, depending on how long they've been with ChildRoots.


• 25 paid holidays and all-school days off


• Company-provided continuing education


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match and 100%, immediate vesting

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our insurance plans, including:

• Providence Health, including vision, naturopathic, chiropractic, acupuncture, AND massage


• Principal or Willamette Dental

We value commitment and invite you to stay with us for at least a year.



To learn more about us, explore , take a , and review our .



We're a pro-vaccination community and . We still practice extraordinary safety protocols like daily health checks, masks, stable groups, and extra cleaning, and will do so for as long as it takes to keep our community safe.



Thank you for your consideration. We hope to hear from you





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Location: Portland, OR

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