ELC Substitute Teacher- Elementary 26-27

Pacific University•Forest Grove, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call Substitute Teacher position in the Early Learning Community (ELC) at Pacific University for the 26-27 school year. The ELC is a vibrant, joyful place where over 100 children engage in rich, hands-on learning activities from preschool through 4th grade. As a demonstration school, the ELC also serves as a practicum site for Pacific undergraduate and graduate students, as well as high school volunteers. Classrooms in the elementary grades are blended, combining two grade levels. To support 20-24 students, each classroom has a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher. On-call substitute teachers fill in as assistant teachers for planned or unplanned absences of the regular team members. This is an on-call position with no guaranteed days or hours per week, but substitutes are part of a list available for coverage. Substitutes may be contacted weeks or months in advance or on the same day for 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.
Minimum of 6 months working in a licensed group care environment with at least 10 toddler, preschool, or early elementary level children.
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.
Strong oral English communication skills.
High degree of reliability and commitment to work hours scheduled.
Ability to 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 - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety, Foundations for Learning.
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 hands-on approach to learning.
Lead small groups of children during literacy/math times or supervise the entire group during lunch or recess.
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.
Share final notes at the end of the day with the classroom’s Lead Teacher.
Assist throughout the facility with the maintenance of orderliness and positive aesthetic, including washing classroom dishes/art materials, tidying the classroom environment, and running laundry as directed.
Maintain and nurture a positive space and effective relationships with children, teachers, and visitors of the Early Learning Community.