ELC Substitute Teacher- Preschool

Position: ELC Substitute Teacher- Preschool 25-26

Job Details

Location:

Forest Grove Campus - Forest Grove, OR 97116. Position Type:
Part Time.

Overview

Pacific University is committed to excellence through investing in exceptional people and fostering justice and discovery in a nurturing environment.

About the Early Learning Community

The ELC is a vibrant place where over 100 children engage in rich, hands‑on learning activities from preschool through 4th grade. It is a demonstration school that also serves as a practicum site for undergraduate and graduate students and high school volunteers.

About the Role

Preschool classrooms in the ELC serve a mixed‑age cohort of 20 children, three through five years old. Three adults guide the group: a Lead Teacher and two Assistant Teachers. On‑call substitute teachers fill in as one of the assistant teachers when a team member is absent. On‑call substitutes do not have guaranteed hours; they are on a list of qualified substitutes available for same‑day coverage as needed.

Essential

Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences as outlined in the substitute plans or as directed by the assistant teacher using a play‑based approach. This may include leading a center during small group learning, overseeing rest time, or supervising 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 maintaining orderliness and a positive aesthetic, including washing classroom dishes/art materials, tidying the classroom environment, and running laundry as directed.
• Maintain and nurture positive space and effective relationships with children, teachers, and visitors of the Early Learning Community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be enrolled in the Department of Early Learning and Care’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 children.
• Able to sit, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly around a classroom and playground.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a group of at least 10 children during unstructured play to ensure safety and support conflict resolution as needed.
• Strong oral English communication skills.
• High degree of reliability and commitment to scheduled work hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain pleasant, effective working relationships with children and colleagues.
• Flexibility of hours as this is an “on‑call” position; may be scheduled months in advance or reached out for same‑day coverage.
• Able to work independently with a high degree of confidentiality.

Ideal Qualifications

• Previous experience as a lead, assistant, or substitute teacher.
• 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 current Food Handler’s license and CPR/First Aid certification.

Application Process

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter along with your Paycom application. Only qualified applicants will be considered for an interview. Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non‑discriminatory and inclusive work environment.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. Applicable laws include Title IX, Section 504, Title VII, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at provost.

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