Educator Jobs in Oregon
Educator jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer School District, and the University of Oregon are among the most established employers in the state. Demand is strongest for special education specialists, bilingual educators, and early childhood instructors, with openings at every level from paraprofessional to curriculum coordinator. Oregon's growing population and ongoing teacher shortage keep the market consistently active across K-12 districts and community colleges. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty
OUR VISION: All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future
Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Family Educator – Spanish bilingual required. Your main responsibilities will be working with families in a home-visit setting to provide resources and referrals to assist with family goal setting and self-sufficiency. The person in this position works with other team members to provide services in the areas of: education, health, nutrition, disabilities accommodation, family services, and parental involvement. The Family Educator assists families in becoming an advocate for their children by encouraging involvement in their education. This person will support families in becoming active members of their communities and active in their children's education.
This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Level 1: Associate's degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health or a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Social Work or Behavioral Health.
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health or a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Social Work or Behavioral Health.
- One year experience in social service delivery or case management.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required.
- Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
- Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required.
- Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
- Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience working with families and children preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and videoconferencing platforms.
- Effective communication skills with individuals and groups.
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Bilingual or multi-lingual skills is required. Bilingual English-Spanish is required
- To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Required bilingual staff will receive a pay differential based on language test results.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. A full job description is attached.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Health
- Supports families in obtaining child's physical and mental examination.
- Assists families with obtaining and maintaining health insurance, medical and dental providers.
- Supports program activities regarding health.
- Effectively uses the ChildPlus system for collection and tracking child and family data.
- Supports in the planning, organizing, and conducting of child hearing, vision, and growth screenings for all enrolled children.
Family Services
- Partners with families including home visits to support family well-being, positive parent-child relatioships, education on families as lifelong educators, family engagement in transistions, connecting family to peers and community, and building familes as advocates and leaders.
- Conducts at least 2 family service home visits per year with a total of 3 contact hours.
- Assists families in establishing family goals and action plans; works with families and other agencies to coordinate and support goals from pre-existing plans.
- Maintains ongoing documentation of communication with families.
Parental Involvement and Meetings
Partners with families to organize monthly site parent meetings.
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA)
Monitors children's attendance, including requests for extended leave.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and or move up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving to Agency and family home sites in Polk and Marion counties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
- Close quarters, in a family's personal home setting.
- Frequent interactions with vulnerable populations, including children.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO SUPPORT YOU
- 401k with matching after 1 year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- AFLAC coverage
- Pet insurance through Metlife
- For some positions, employees may be eligible for company‑sponsored continuing education
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.
**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.
Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education.
If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.
OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty
OUR VISION: All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future
Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Family Educator – Spanish bilingual required. Your main responsibilities will be working with families in a home-visit setting to provide resources and referrals to assist with family goal setting and self-sufficiency. The person in this position works with other team members to provide services in the areas of: education, health, nutrition, disabilities accommodation, family services, and parental involvement. The Family Educator assists families in becoming an advocate for their children by encouraging involvement in their education. This person will support families in becoming active members of their communities and active in their children's education.
This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Level 1: Associate's degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health or a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Social Work or Behavioral Health.
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health or a related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Social Work or Behavioral Health.
- One year experience in social service delivery or case management.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required.
- Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
- Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Driver qualifications required for this position. Driver license, auto insurance and satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required.
- Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
- Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience working with families and children preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel) and videoconferencing platforms.
- Effective communication skills with individuals and groups.
-
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills is required. Bilingual English-Spanish is required
- To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Required bilingual staff will receive a pay differential based on language test results.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. A full job description is attached.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Health
- Supports families in obtaining child's physical and mental examination.
- Assists families with obtaining and maintaining health insurance, medical and dental providers.
- Supports program activities regarding health.
- Effectively uses the ChildPlus system for collection and tracking child and family data.
- Supports in the planning, organizing, and conducting of child hearing, vision, and growth screenings for all enrolled children.
Family Services
- Partners with families including home visits to support family well-being, positive parent-child relatioships, education on families as lifelong educators, family engagement in transistions, connecting family to peers and community, and building familes as advocates and leaders.
- Conducts at least 2 family service home visits per year with a total of 3 contact hours.
- Assists families in establishing family goals and action plans; works with families and other agencies to coordinate and support goals from pre-existing plans.
- Maintains ongoing documentation of communication with families.
Parental Involvement and Meetings
Partners with families to organize monthly site parent meetings.
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA)
Monitors children's attendance, including requests for extended leave.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds and or move up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving to Agency and family home sites in Polk and Marion counties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
- Close quarters, in a family's personal home setting.
- Frequent interactions with vulnerable populations, including children.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO SUPPORT YOU
- 401k with matching after 1 year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- AFLAC coverage
- Pet insurance through Metlife
- For some positions, employees may be eligible for company‑sponsored continuing education
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.
**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.
Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education.
If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.
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Who's Hiring
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in educator jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon Teaching License issued or recognized by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
- Bachelor's degree in education or a directly related subject area
- Demonstrated experience with Oregon state academic standards and curriculum frameworks
- Proficiency in differentiated instruction for diverse and special needs learners
- Strong classroom management and student engagement skills in a K-12 or post-secondary setting
- Experience with student assessment tools and data-driven instructional planning
Educator Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a educator in Oregon?
To become an educator in Oregon you must earn a teaching license through the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, which oversees all K-12 licensure in the state. You need at least a bachelor's degree, completion of an approved educator preparation program, and passing scores on the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments. For community college or university roles, a master's or doctoral degree in the subject area typically replaces the TSPC license requirement.
Which companies hire educators in Oregon?
Employers hiring educators in Oregon right now include lululemon, Bay Area Hospital, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's K-12 public school districts and community college districts, including Portland Community College and Lane Community College, consistently rank among the largest and most active hirers in the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most educator jobs?
Portland, Coos Bay, and Salem have the most educator openings in Oregon. Portland dominates because of its large and diverse public school system and cluster of higher education institutions, while Salem reflects hiring by the Salem-Keizer School District and state government-linked education programs, and Eugene draws volume from the University of Oregon and surrounding Lane County school districts.
Are there remote educator jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in many other fields because most educator roles are inherently on-site and student-facing. About 36% of educator openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to cluster in curriculum development, instructional design, online program coordination, and continuing education rather than traditional classroom teaching.
How can I get hired as a educator in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a paraeducator or instructional assistant within a large Oregon school district, such as Portland Public Schools or Beaverton School District, which regularly hire candidates who are working toward full licensure. Oregon's TSPC offers a Restricted Transitional License for those still completing requirements, and many districts run grow-your-own programs that provide mentorship alongside a paid placement. Candidates who hold an Oregon Paraeducator Permit or are enrolled in an approved teacher preparation program at an Oregon university gain a clear advantage in district hiring pools.
Where can I find and apply to educator jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to educator jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts, colleges, and education organizations across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, grade level, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and credentials.
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