Full Time Lower School Assistant & Extension After School Teacher

Oregon Episcopal School seeks a Lower School Assistant & Extension teacher to begin duties in August 2025.

OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59-acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.

The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model.

As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose – toward inclusion and respect, service and justice and commitment beyond ourselves.

• Schedule: August 19, 2025 – June 14, 2026
• Status: Full-time, non-exempt, salaried
• Benefits: Includes health insurance, paid sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, a retirement plan with generous employer match, and lunch provided daily.

• During the school day, support the Classroom teacher in classroom planning, preparation, instruction supervision, and documentation of student learning. After School, support the curriculum and program development of grade-specific cohorts.
• During Extension, design and support the curriculum and program development of grade-specific cohorts in planning, preparation, instruction supervision, and documentation of student learning
• Work with students in various settings - large group, small group, and individually
• Provide careful and concentrated supervision of gathering and common areas to ensure students’ safety
• Recognize, respect, and promote the cultural differences and diversity of the individuals in the program and community.
• Provide a caring environment with respect for students’ individual differences
• Maintain and clean all shared supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Collaborate positively with other members of the school community
• Attend orientation, staff meetings, and training sessions as required
• Pursue a minimum 15 hours of professional development every year
• Maintain current Child Care Division Central Background Registry, Food Handler, CPR/First Aid certifications, and professional development hours in Oregon Registry Online (ORO)
• Attend other events as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA or equivalent two-year degree or a combination of training and experience
• Experience working in a school-aged educational setting
• Strong background in current social-emotional learning practices
• Intercultural competence, ability to interact appropriately with students, coworkers, family members of all backgrounds and identities, ability to lead diverse groups of students effectively
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• IT skills: general digital literacy, facility with applications as appropriate to job duties
• Ability to enroll in Oregon Office of Child Care Central Background Registry
• Ability to obtain Food Handlers certificate and CPR and First Aid certification

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• BA/BS or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Strong background in social-emotional learning practices

• Knowledge of or experience in Reggio-inspired schools

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaborative, collegial relationships with colleagues and community members.
• Ability to create and maintain a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and can thrive.
• Proficiency with digital tools and basic computer skills necessary to effectively support instruction, communication, and program operations.

• Ability to sit at computer and keyboard for moderate periods
• Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, to include climbing stairs
• Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job, ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis

Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and changes made based on the needs of the school and the position.

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.