Early Childhood Support Teacher – Assistant, Break Support & Substitute
ChildRoots | Portland, Oregon
Locations: Southeast Portland - 50 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214
Compensation: Starting at $23.16 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week for regular positions; flexible assignments for on-call substitutes
About ChildRoots
ChildRoots is a locally owned, woman-owned family of early childhood education centers serving Portland families since 2007. Our schools provide progressive, play-based education for children from infancy through age five, with an emphasis on social-emotional development, curiosity, exploration, and meaningful relationships.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to encourage children's natural desire to learn, investigate, and make connections. We believe that children are capable, authentic individuals who benefit from consistent relationships with thoughtful, engaged educators.
We are seeking experienced early childhood educators to join our teaching teams in support roles at our Southeast and Northwest Portland locations.
Available Positions
We are hiring for several classroom support positions:
Assistant Teacher
Works as part of a consistent classroom teaching team, supporting daily routines, curriculum implementation, and the social-emotional development of children.
Break Support Teacher
Works across approximately two to three classrooms, providing consistent coverage during teacher breaks and supporting classroom routines and activities.
Substitute Teacher – Full-Time
Works a regular, full-time schedule, providing classroom coverage based on daily staffing needs. Assignments may vary by classroom, age group, or location.
On-Call Substitute Teacher
Provides classroom coverage as needed, without a regular or guaranteed schedule. Assignments depend on staffing needs and availability.
Regular support positions are full-time, 40-hour-per-week roles, scheduled Monday through Friday. On-call substitute positions have different scheduling arrangements.
Our Southeast and Northwest locations serve children from infancy through age five. Our Fremont location serves children approximately ages two through five.
All support teachers work under the guidance of classroom Lead Teachers and receive additional coaching, professional development, and support from their managers.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, responsive care and educational support for young children.
Help maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.
Support developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
Encourage children's curiosity, independence, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth.
Collaborate with Lead Teachers and other classroom staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Communicate effectively with classroom teams and school leadership.
Maintain classroom health, safety, supervision, and sanitation standards.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Adapt to the needs of different classrooms and age groups when assigned to a support or substitute position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Step 4 or higher.
At least two years of experience working in an early childhood education classroom.
Current enrollment in Oregon's Central Background Registry (CBR), or the ability to complete the enrollment process and obtain required clearance before beginning work.
Ability to meet applicable Oregon Office of Child Care qualification requirements.
Understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Ability to work collaboratively, communicate professionally, and respond flexibly to classroom needs.
Active CBR #
1.0 FTE - Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift, 40 hours per week
Experience working with multiple age groups, including infants, toddlers, and…