Copy of Substitute Teachers (Beginning & Lower School)

Catlin Gabel School

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Portland, OR Until 10/6/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description


 

Catlin Gabel School, in Portland, OR is seeking substitute teachers for the Beginning School (Preschool and Kindergarten) and Lower School (grades 1-5) in the following areas:

 

  • Homeroom (reading, writing, social studies, mathematics)
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Art
  • Music
  • Woodshop
  • Science
  • Physical education

 

As a Substitute Teacher, your primary responsibility is to fill in for regular classroom teachers when they are absent. Your role is crucial in ensuring a continuous and effective learning environment for students during the teacher's absence. 

 

Beginning and Lower School Teacher Substitute Pay:

 

1 unit* (1-2hrs) = $55.00)

2 units (3-4hrs) = $109.00)

3 units (5-6hrs) = $164.00)

Full day = not to exceed $218.00)

*1 unit equals 1- 2 hours in Beginning and Lower School

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or Elementary/Early Childhood Education required; MA preferred
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching early childhood and/or elementary school-age children
  • Must be able to pass a background check through Oregon Child Care Division and Oregon Department of Education
  • Current Childcare Background Registry (CBR) enrollment preferred (required to work with Preschool students)
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred (required to work with Preschool students)

 

 

SCHEDULE:

Substitutes are contacted to work on an as-needed basis throughout the school year (September-June) and subject their availability.  A full day in the Beginning and Lower Schools is 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

 

Review of applications begins immediately, and position is open until filled.

About this role

Summary

Fill in for absent teachers in early childhood and elementary classrooms.

Job title

substitute teachers (beginning & lower school)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Portland, OR; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degree in educationpass background check

Preferred skills

ma in educationchildcare background registrycpr/first aid/aed

Specializations

early childhoodelementaryclassroom managementcurriculum
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

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