On-Call Substitute

On-Call Substitute

We are looking for Toddler, Children’s House, Elementary, and Middle School On-Call Substitutes to join our dynamic team of educators!

Our On-Call Substitutes have the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of child development by working with children from Toddler’s to Adolescence, as well as deepening their knowledge of Montessori philosophy through practice and observation. We strive to support our On-Call Substitutes by creating meaningful experiences as they step in for our permanent staff for sick calls, planned leaves, weekly meetings, and other events that require them to step out of the classroom. There are at least two individuals that support our classrooms, so Substitutes will never be without support and guidance.

On-Call Substitutes enjoy flexible schedules, accepting shifts only when they are available for them, as well as opportunities to connect with our community, which makes them ideal candidates for permanent positions when they become available.

On-Call Substitutes follow Montessori best practices while working collaboratively in a professional Montessori community. Our ideal candidate has childcare experience, is enthusiastic to engage in Montessori principles, and a willingness to learn. Montessori information and guidance will be provided upon hire.

If you are looking for a position to strengthen your existing skills, supplement your schedule while you are in school, or explore a new career path, our On-Call Substitute may be the position for you.

Required Training
The State of Oregon requires employees working in childcare settings to complete 13 hours of health and safety training within the first 30 days of working in a licensed childcare facility. Some applicants may already have completed some of these courses, and the majority are free or low-cost to complete.

To help support this process, Childpeace offers a $250 bonus to new on-call substitutes who complete all required trainings and work two or more shifts within their first 30 days of employment.

Required certifications and trainings include:
• Adult & Pediatric CPR / First Aid Certification (Red Cross or other local providers)
• Oregon Food Handlers Card – https://www.efoodcard.com/or/
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse (RRCAN)
• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
• Foundations for Learning (FFL)
The final three courses (RRCAN, ICCHS, and FFL) can be located and registered for here:
https://catalog.pdx.edu/browse/occd