ELC Substitute Teacher- Elementary

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

102d

About The Position

This is an on-call Substitute Teacher position in the Early Learning Community at Pacific University. Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be enrolled in the Department of Early Learning and Care’s (DELC’s) Central Background Registry.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months working in a licensed group care environment with at least 10 toddler, preschool, or early elementary level.
• Able to sit, bend and lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly around a classroom and playground.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a group of at least 10 children during unstructured play.
• Strong oral English communication skills.
• High degree of reliability and commitment to work hours scheduled.
• Can establish and maintain pleasant, effective working relationships with children and colleagues.
• Flexibility of hours as this is an 'on-call' position.
• Able to work independently with a high degree of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a lead, assistant, or substitute teacher.
• Has already completed required 'safety set' trainings for licensed child care.
• Has a current Food Handler’s license and CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences as outlined in the substitute plans or as directed by the assistant teacher using a play-based approach to learning.
• Interact with children in ways that respect each child’s individuality and nourish growth in intellectual, socio-emotional, artistic, and physical domains.
• Communicate questions, concerns, or feedback for families to the Assistant Teacher and Head of School.
• Assist throughout the facility with the maintenance of orderliness and positive aesthetic.
• Maintain and nurture positive space and effective relationships with children, teachers and visitors of the Early Learning Community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time