Substitute Elementary Assistant Teacher - Early Learning Community

Description

This is an on-call Substitute Teacher position in the Early Learning Community at Pacific University

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Early Learning Community (ELC) at Pacific University seeks applicants who are committed to working on-call as a collaborative member of a team of educators in a progressive preschool/kindergarten education environment that models best practices.

Functions as Substitute Teacher in Kindergarten, First/Second or Third/Fourth grade classrooms, serving as the Lead Teacher and/or coordinating with the Assistant Teacher for that classroom to provide a supportive learning environment so that children acquire connected, meaningful knowledge about themselves and the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate learning experiences as outlined in the substitute plans using a project-based approach.
• 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. Daily schedule includes supervision of both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist in identifying and meeting the developmental, health, safety, and security needs of each child.
• Communicate questions, concerns, or feedback for families to the Assistant Teacher and Head of School. Share a final following for the day with classroom’s Lead Teacher so that they may address questions or issues that came up when they return.
• Assist throughout facility with the maintenance of orderliness and positive aesthetic. Tidy the classroom environment at the end of the school day as outlined by the substitute plans.
• Maintain and nurture positive and effective relationships with guests of the Early Learning Community.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have previous experience managing large group of children at the elementary level. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a lead or substitute teacher.
• BA or MAT in Education preferred, as a is a current teaching or substitute license, but not required depending on other relevant experience in the field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Familiarity and experience with project-based, constructivist educational approaches and working with young children.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large (10 ) group of children through a set program of learning activities.
• Has successfully established and maintained pleasant, effective working relationships with students, teachers, staff and the general public.
• High degree of reliability and commitment to work hours scheduled.
• Flexibility of hours as this is an “on-call” position; ELC staff may schedule with subsitutes months in advance or reach out the morning of to check availability that day.
• Able to work independently with a high degree of confidentiality.

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. (CPR classes through Washington County:  https://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/EMS/CPRAED/upload/Public-CPR-Classes.pdf)

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.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.