ELC Substitute Teacher- Preschool 25-26

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Community (ELC) is a vibrant, joyful place where over 100 children engage in rich, hands-on learning activities from preschool through 4th grade. We believe that giving children access to beautiful classrooms, inspiring curriculum, and master teachers allows them to thrive in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. We work hard to know each and every child as an individual while also building a deep sense of community and belonging. As a demonstration school, we are responsible not only for teaching our students but also for helping to prepare the next generation of educators by serving as a practicum site for Pacific undergraduate and graduate students as well as high school volunteers. ABOUT THE ROLE: Preschool classrooms in the ELC serve a mixed-age cohort of 20, three through five year-old children.. In order to provide ample supervision and high quality learning opportunities for young children, we have three adults guiding the group - a Lead Teacher who plans and facilitates the curriculum and two Assistant Teachers who provide vital support to ensure that all children’s needs are met. On-Call substitute teachers fill in as one of the assistant teacher when one member of the team is out sick or away for a planned absence. On-call substitutes do not have guaranteed days or a number of hours per week that they work but are part of a list of available and qualified substitute teachers to whom our teachers may reach out weeks or even months in advance or that morning for same day coverage as needed.

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 to both ensure safety and support conflict resolution as the need arises.
• 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; ELC staff may schedule with substitutes months in advance or reach out the morning of to check availability that day.
• 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 - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety, Foundations for Learning- and 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. This might include leading a center during small group learning, overseeing rest time, or helping to supervise all 20 children during outdoor times.
• 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. This may include washing classroom dishes/art materials, tidying the classroom environment, and/or running laundry as directed by the assistant teacher.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed