JOB SUMMARY: The Lower School guest teacher provides classroom instruction to
students following OES standards and methods for instruction. Lower School teachers
at OES promote curiosity and the exploration of ideas and concepts while fostering an
appreciation for lifelong learning. They cultivate in students the OES values of
community, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences. In addition to
the qualifications detailed below, the successful guest teacher will possess excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to support the School’s
educational mission. Reports directly to the Lower School assistant division heads.
Comes with paid sick leave and lunch in the Dining Hall on work days. This Is an on-call
position. Covid-19 vaccine required by Sept 1.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 
Report to work as soon as possible after receiving request for guest teacher. 
Carry out lessons, regular routines, and supervision duties according to the

classroom or specialist teacher's plans. 
Provide a written report at the end of the day to communicate with the teacher

about the day’s events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
BA or equivalent in education or related field 
Experience teaching elementary school aged children 
Intercultural competency, ability to engage appropriately with a diverse

community and to teach diverse groups of students effectively, demonstrated
commitment to equity and inclusion 

Digital literacy; intermediate MS Office suite, Google Docs/Drive and other web
based applications, video conferencing and other applications as appropriate to
job duties, ability to adapt as digital tools evolve and change 

Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen 
Documentation of Covid-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption

NOTE: OES takes the safety of our community very seriously. OES requires all
employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters), and will only make exceptions
for documented medical and religious accommodations when they do not cause an
undue hardship or create a direct threat to our community.

Updated September 9, 2022

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

MA or equivalent in education or related field 
Five years of teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
A passion for teaching, ability to maintain a warm, productive classroom

environment 
Interpersonal skills, ability to maintain collegial relations with students, parents,

and colleagues 
Some knowledge of educational technology, openness to learning new

applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Primarily classroom environment; ability to communicate clearly with students,

parents, and groups of individuals 
Ability to move about the classroom/school and the OES campus 
Mobility sufficient to ensure the safety of young children 
Ability to lift and carry, with or without assistance, up to 20 pounds on an

occasional basis

COMPENSATION: $28.75 per hour; $230 per full day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Visit www.oes.edu/careers to learn more about OES and the faculty experience. 
Fill out the OES Guest Teacher Application and attach a resume and cover letter.

Management reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.

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.

Updated September 9, 2022