JOB SUMMARY: OES is seeking enthusiastic, creative individuals to actively work with
assigned students providing instruction or supervision with educational activities. The
assistant may assume teacher responsibilities as required for an entire class period or
for short intervals. The successful candidate will possess intellectual curiosity,
intercultural competence, strong interpersonal skills, and a cooperative spirit. Covid-19
vaccine required by Sept 1.

Reports directly to the lead classroom teacher and Lower School assistant division
heads. Comes with paid sick leave and lunch in the Dining Hall on work days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 
Report to work as soon as possible after receiving request for guest teacher. 
Carry out lessons, regular routines, and supervision duties according to the

classroom or specialist teacher's plans. 
Provide a written report at the end of the day to communicate with the teacher

about the day’s events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
BA or equivalent in education or related field 
Current First Aid and CPR training 
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, demonstrated
commitment to equity and inclusion 

Digital literacy; intermediate MS Office suite, Google Docs/Drive and other web
based applications, video conferencing and other applications as appropriate to
job duties, ability to adapt as digital tools evolve and change 

Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen 
Covid-19 vaccine documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Knowledge of Reggio-inspired schools, social constructivist teaching and

learning and the integration of the arts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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A passion for working with young children, ability to contribute to a warm,

productive classroom environment 
Interpersonal skills, ability to maintain collegial relations with students, parents,

and colleagues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Primarily 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

COMPENSATION: $18 per hour and lunch in the Dining Hall on work days

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Visit www.oes.edu/careers to learn more about OES and the faculty experience. 
Fill out the OES Guest Assistant Teacher Application and attach a resume and

cover letter.

Management reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.

Oregon Episcopal School does not discriminate in its hiring or employment
practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or
expression), disability, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristic or status.

Updated August 10, 2021