Middle School English & Art Teacher (Full-Time) Valley Catholic Middle School seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and collaborative educator to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. Teaching Assignment One sect…
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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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employer contributions retirement program. Background screening required for all campus employees. VCES is seeking a K–5 Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year . This position is responsible for providing high-quali…
$22.86 - $25.15 per hour
Job Title: Substitute Teacher Company Background: Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, fam…
Exit Factor is Expanding Their Already Successful Team! You must be located in Portland, OR area to apply for this position. We are hiring in the Portland, OR area market only. What is Exit Factor? Exit Factor is a busin…
$67k - $77k
Reed College seeks a collaborative, student-oriented librarian to provide leadership with digital scholarship, data-intensive research, and quantitative-focused liaison areas. In this position, you will oversee the elect…
$50 - $75 per unit
Area: Tualatin, OR 97062. Do you love chess? Do you enjoy working with kids? Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program! If you can make learning fun, create a…
$25.5 - $25.97 per hour
services discounts for employees and their family members round out this generous benefits package. JOB SUMMARY: The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the direct care and supervision of toddler children in the PJ…
$33.15 per hour
development while encouraging exploration and inquiry. Our awe-inspiring classrooms are designed to provoke curiosity, but it is our Teachers who make ChildRoots truly outstanding. About the Role An Education Specialist…
have a total of ten classrooms, two classrooms per age group. About the Position: We are looking to hire one Assistant Toddler Teacher for our 12 months to 24 months classrooms. The room can have up to 8 children enrolle…
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…
$17.5 - $18.85 per hour
Job Title: Afterschool Teacher PJA Afterschool is looking for creative, compassionate, and energetic educators who want to make a real impact in the lives of school-age kids. We are currently hiring afterschool staff for…
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…
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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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