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Teacher jobs in Portland, OR
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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$23–$48/hr
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$68k
Median, full-time
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We are looking for energetic, flexible and open-minded Substitute Teacher who is motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision o…
$22.67 - $39.23 per hour
Lead Preschool Teacher - The Finch Academy The Finch Academy is Seeking Lead Preschool Teachers Salary: $22.67-$39.23 Hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm Location: The Finch Academy, 4222 NE 12th Ave., Portland,…
$25 per hour
Geometry Tutor (Contract) Location: Remote Hours: Set Your Own Schedule Pay: $25.00/hr About Learner Education Learner Education is on a mission to help students reach their full academic potential through personalized 1…
$20 - $25 per hour
Description: Wobbler / Toddler Lead & Assistant Teachers Vermont Hills Family Life Center — Portland, Oregon Full-time (30–40 hours/week) · Monday–Friday, morning/day · Benefit-eligible · On-site Pay : $20–$25/hour, depe…
Maayan Torah Day School is a warm, nurturing Jewish private school seeking caring, creative, and dependable substitute teachers to join our early childhood team. We are looking for educators who enjoy working with young…
School, a Jesuit Catholic learning community, seeks a faith-filled, collaborative, caring educator to serve as a part-time catechesis teacher for students in grades 4-8 and middle school technology teacher for students i…
Join Our AoPS Academy as a ElementaryMathInstructor! Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Part-Tim…
$26.3 - $27.45 per hour
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Teacher WAGE: Teacher: $26.30-27.45/hour; Floater: $25.50-25.97/hour ABOUT PJA: Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inq…
Job Announcement Job Title: Hebrew & Jewish Studies Teacher REPORTS TO: Director of Jewish Life ABOUT PJA: Portland Jewish Academy provides an academically rich, values-based education that supports the social, emotional…
Language Trainers is a successful language training company working with freelance teachers of 70 different languages in hundreds of towns and cities across the world. Students are either in-company or self-funded who ne…
Assistant Preschool Teacher (Waldorf-Inspired, Nature based) Woodhaven School – Portland, OR Woodhaven School is seeking a creative, nurturing Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our Waldorf-inspired cooperative preschoo…
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What teachers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$29 | $48k–$61k |
| Mid level | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
| Senior | $35–$48 | $73k–$99k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Student Teacher
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Teacher
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Lead/Mentor Teacher
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Instructional Coach
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