Refugee Program Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.  

POSITION:                           Preschool Substitute Teacher

JOB CLASS/GRADE:            Hourly/Grade 10

WAGE:                                   Starting at $21.63 per hour

FLSA; EEO; WC:                   Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS:                        IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool at Glisan Landing 

                                               385 NE 75th Ave, Portland, OR 97213 

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:          Hourly: On Call without benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT:                             www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                      Preschool for All

SECTOR/DIVISION:             Preschool/Early Learning Services

REQUIREMENTS:                 High level proficiency in written and spoken English; bilingual 

                                                preferred. Registration in the Central Background Registry. 

                                                Completion of required health and safety trainings before working with children.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
The Preschool Team's purpose is to provide safe and full participation in learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, and gentle guidance for the children in their care. 

Position Summary
The Preschool Substitute Teacher works under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team to support the wellbeing and development of the children in their care while following Oregon state licensing guidelines and early childhood best practices.

Essential Functions

• Support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of students under the guidance of the Preschool teaching team.
• Maintain an environment that is welcoming, clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Promote a multilingual/multi-background, family-engaged environment.
• Adhere to all Preschool Promise and Oregon Child Care Center licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., restroom use, feeding, dressing); support children to build independence and develop healthy habits.
• Promote health and safety by following cleaning and sanitizing procedures throughout the day and when closing the classroom. 
• Observe strict confidentiality with records of children's health, development, and medication administration following IRCO Preschool Policies and Procedures. 
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service.

Secondary Functions

• Support the teaching team to complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including archiving weekly lesson plans and student/staff attendance.

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED
• Less than one year of experience is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.
• Some coursework and/or community-based training in child development and early education theories and practices preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with young children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of immigrant and refugee cultures and local populations.
• Bilingual in English and a second language preferred, and experience/ability to work in multi-background environment and communicate clearly orally and in writing. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
• Compassionate with the ability to adapt to stressful conditions and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently, and to meet commitments. 
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality. 
• Strong intercultural communication skills with varied communities; communicate in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone to individuals and groups; communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with people outside of the organization. 
• Must be punctual, maintain a good attendance record, and be able to work flexible hours to meet the availability of program needs. 

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• In-person, classroom setting with daily time outdoors
• Physical: Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level. 
• Mental: Duties are mostly comprised of routine and repeated tasks
• Environment: There is a moderately low level of personal risk encountered.  Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable relative to noise, temperature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, or interactions with angry or hostile people
• Schedule: The work schedule is mostly stable and does not fluctuate without prior notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community 
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 
• 3% match for student loans or college savings 
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement 

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO's mission, vision, and values-based initiatives. 

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.  
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.  
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO's main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application. 

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.