Substitute Teacher

Bethany Athletic Club's new childcare center, Bkids, seeks an Assistant Teacher to join the Bkids team! The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, nurturing, and caring for children from 6 weeks – 5 years old. This individual is expected to, among other things, welcome children each day, engage in crafts and activities, change diapers, and ensure the safety of all children. 

Schedule: Varies - Position is on-call as needed to support the needs of the center. Center Hours are 7am-5:30pm. 

Pay: $20.00 - $20.50 / Hour 

Job Type: On-Call 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Provide classroom coverage and support for teachers during breaks, absences, or meetings.  
• Engage with children during play, routines, and learning activities, offering appropriate guidance and interaction based on age and developmental needs.  
• Support classroom routines including transitions, mealtimes, nap/rest time, and outdoor or gross motor play.  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment across multiple classrooms.  
• Communicate with teachers to understand and follow established routines and expectations.  
• Assist with classroom prep, material organization, and day-to-day tasks.  
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff through friendly and professional interactions.  
• Adapt to changing needs and priorities throughout the day while supporting multiple age groups.  
• Follow all program policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards. 

Qualifications: 

• At least 18 years of age 
• Certified in CPR/First Aid 
• Highly motivated 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• A strong attention to detail, a high level of organization, and a willing team player 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from college or university with a major in: 
  • Early childhood education 
  • Child development 
  • Elementary education 
  • Special education 
• Associate degree (AS/AA) from a college with a major in: 
  • Early childhood education 
  • Child development  
• A one-year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool-age care. 
• Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in: 
  • Early childhood education 
  • Child Development 
  • Elementary education 
  • Special education 
• AND at least one year of qualifying teacher experience* in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of preschool-age children 
• At least two years of qualifying teaching experience, with at least one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of preschool-age children 
• Documentation of attending at least Step 8.5 in the Oregon Registry 

Training: 

• Head teachers must have completed OCC approved health and safety training (before having unsupervised access to children) 
• Have completed a minimum of two hours of training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law before they can have unsupervised access to children. 
• If the center is certified to care for infants, the head teacher must have completed OCC approved safe sleep training. 

Company Benefits for your Life and Wellness 

• 401k retirement saving program with matching after 1 year (if work 20 hrs per week and meet other qualifications).
• EAP providing complimentary counseling, financial & legal assistance
• Discounts on delicious food from Bethany Athletic Club and Laurel Parc
• Discounts through BenefitHub
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Holiday pay perks
• Yearly performance reviews and annual pay increases for those who qualify
• Complimentary CPR class additional development and growth opportunities
• Participation in Wellness events including valuable prizes
• Fun company-wide events and outings!

Additional Perks for Full Time Employees 

• Medical, Dental, Vision options for employee spouse/domestic partner dependents after 60 days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Up to 18 PTO days Holiday pay perks including Float Holiday  
• Complimentary Disability Life insurance
• Complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership for employee immediate family, including adult and children program discounts.
• 15% discounted housing at West Parc & South Parc Apartments

Additional Perks for Part Time Employees 

• Oregon Sick Time
• FREE athletic club membership for employee

About Central Bethany 

Central Bethany, owner & management company of Bethany Athletic Club, is a real estate development and property management company based in Portland, Oregon and the parent company of a portfolio of properties in the Bethany Village and surrounding Portland metropolitan area, including Bethany Athletic Club, Laurel Parc, South Parc, West Parc, Bethany Village Shopping Centre, Affinity Home Care, and LaScala Apartments. The Central Bethany main office is located in the heart of Bethany Village, a convenient location right off Highway 26 between downtown Portland and Hillsboro.

Central Bethany is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse, fun, productive and close-knit community through its diverse group of properties where a multitude of paths for career growth and development are provided throughout its various departments, with positions for every skill and experience level. Our fast-paced environment and service-first mentality is what makes us great at what we do. This approach paired with our family history, experience in the industry, and commitment to supporting a healthy work-life balance for all of our employees is what we believe sets us apart and makes Central Bethany a unique place to work. We are constantly working to improve and innovate to deliver the best experience, service and product to our customers, members and residents.

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