Substitute Assistant Teacher

Job Details
Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR Description: We are seeking a collaborative and flexible Substitute Teacher to join our Early Learning Community at Pacific University. The successful candidate will work on an as-needed basis, providing a supportive learning environment for young children. As a Substitute Teacher, you will collaborate with our experienced team of educators to implement project-based approaches and promote the development of language and literacy skills in all learners.Responsibilities:

• Work with the Lead Teacher to facilitate learning experiences using a project-based approach.
• Assist in the implementation of lesson plans designed to meet curricular goals and support the development of language and literacy in all learners.
• Interact with children in ways that respect each child's individuality and nourish growth in intellectual, socio-emotional, artistic, and physical domains.
• Lead groups of children as suggested by the daily schedule of activities, using practices which promote constructive play, positive group interaction, and respect for school environment.
• Assist in identifying and meeting the developmental, health, safety, and security needs of each child.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with parents, observing appropriate boundaries in the communication of information and feedback about children.
• Assist throughout facility with the maintenance of orderliness and positive aesthetic. General housekeeping tasks may include dishes, laundry, restocking of supplies and light cleaning.
• Maintain and nurture positive and effective relationships with guests of the Early Learning Community.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with Lead Teacher on classroom activities and child progress, ask Lead Teacher for direction in any uncertainty about teaching approaches, be receptive to feedback and suggestions for improvement, and work cooperatively with all staff.
• Demonstrate a willingness and openness to take on duties as needed for the smooth operation of school and well-being of the children.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age, have interest and experience working with young children, and meet the requirements of the Child Care Division for teacher who is qualified to independently supervise children.
• Enrollment in the Central Background Registry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors:

• Familiarity and experience with project-based, constructivist educational approaches and working with young children.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain pleasant, effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• High degree of reliability and commitment to work hours scheduled.
• Flexibility of hours in response to needs of the school for optimal staffing.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Understanding of and ability to uphold the NAEYC code of ethical conduct.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment in the Oregon Criminal History Registry of the Child Care Division.
• Strong verbal/written English communication skills.
• Ability to sit, bend and lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly around a classroom and playground.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Food Handler's certificate.

Working Conditions & Schedules:

• Classroom and outdoor playground environment.
• Position involves a public interface and continual interaction with parents, children, university students and faculty.
• Annual schedules closely follow the public school calendar, September through mid-June.