Guest Teacher

Oregon Episcopal School is a vibrant community that values excellence in education and a strong sense of community. Our 59-acre campus is home to 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade, who are supported by an exceptional faculty and an inquiry-based curriculum.

We are seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals to join our team as Guest Teachers. As a Guest Teacher, you will work with assigned students, providing instruction or supervision with educational activities. You may assume teacher responsibilities for an entire class period or short intervals, and will be expected to possess intellectual curiosity, intercultural competence, strong interpersonal skills, and a cooperative spirit.

• Report to work as soon as possible after receiving a request for Guest Teacher services.
• Carry out lessons, regular routines, and supervision duties according to the Extension teacher's plans.
• Provide a written report at the end of the day to communicate with the teacher about the day's events.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or a related field.
• Current First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to obtain registration in the Criminal Background Registry (CBR).
• Experience working in an early childhood educational setting.
• Strong background in current social-emotional learning practices.
• Intercultural competency, ability to engage appropriately with a diverse community, and to teach diverse groups of students effectively.
• Digital literacy, including intermediate MS Office suite, Google Docs/Drive, and other web-based applications.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Covid-19 vaccine documentation.

• Knowledge of Reggio-inspired schools, social constructivist teaching and learning, and the integration of the arts.

• A passion for working with young children, ability to contribute to a warm and productive classroom environment.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to maintain collegial relations with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Primarily a classroom environment, ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and groups of individuals.
• Ability to move about the classroom/school and the OES campus.
• Mobility sufficient to ensure the safety of young children.
• Ability to lift and carry, with or without assistance, up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.