Substitutes

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Our substitutes arrive to programs fully trained and prepared to support early educators who need time to go to appointments, participate in professional development, take care of themselves and their families, complete administrative tasks, and more. 

Substitutes that participate in the CCSO program are supported through supervision, initial training, and ongoing professional development to further their advancement in the field of early learning and care. Substitutes can work up to 18 hours per week.

Eligibility

to Apply

  • You must be 18 years of age or older
  • Legally able to work in the United States
  • Must be able to pass the Central Background Registry

Application

Process

  • Before applying, please read through the job description (English and Spanish)
  • Fill out our Substitute Application (English and Spanish) and submit it by email to ccsohr@wou.edu
  • Once we receive your application, you will be sent an email to schedule an interview within two weeks

Background

Registry

  • Complete Central Background Registry (CBR)
  • Use the following information to fill out the CBR:
    • Facility License Number: RA4109
    • Facility Name: Child Care Substitutes of Oregon
    • Facility Address:
      Western Oregon University – Todd Hall
      345 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth OR 97361
    • Facility Phone Number:
      (503) 751-4045

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Frequently Asked Questions

from Substitutes

What are the requirements for substitutes?

To be qualified as an eligible substitute, the following must apply:

  1. Minimum of 18 years of age
  2. Must pass a federal background check done by the Central Background Registry (CBR) and WOU Background Check
  3. Complete all required safety set trainings (this can be done after hire), including:
    1. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
    2. Safe Sleep for Infants
    3. Introduction to Child Health and Safety
    4. Prevention is Better than Treatment
    5. Foundations for Learning
  4. CPR/First Aid training
  5. Food Handler’s Card 
  6. Completion of required onboarding the CCSO professional development and Substitute Orientation

All training that occurs upon hire is eligible for hourly rate payment. Additional requirements apply for substitutes that are working at the Lead Teacher level. Please see the differences between Lead and Support Substitutes for more information.

What is the pay rate for substitutes?

The base pay rate will be $20-$22 depending on the substitute’s qualifications. 

If a substitute works: 

  1. In a program that has infants and/or toddlers
  2. Has to use a language other than English
  3. Ashift in the evening or on the weekend
  4. work in geographic locations that CCSO has identified as rural or a child care desert

Substitutes will receive a 5% differential, these differentials are stackable and offered to any substitute working in these types of programs.

What is the difference between a Support Substitute and a Lead Substitute?

Lead Substitutes meet the qualifications of a Teacher within Certified Center programs.

Support Substitutes meet the qualifications of an Aide or Assistant within Certified Center programs.

Is there a minimum number of hours I need to work? Or a maximum number of hours I am available to work?

Substitutes may work a maximum of 18 hours in a child care program per week. Substitutes do not have a minimum requirement of how many hours they can work in a child care program. Substitutes are Part-Time Western Oregon University employees.

Are substitutes eligible for benefits?

Due to the nature of the work, substitutes are not eligible for health benefits. Substitutes will earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.

What types of professional development opportunities does CCSO offer?

Substitutes are required to maintain their 15 hours of continued professional development to work in child care programs. CCSO provides all required and ongoing professional development opportunities for our substitutes.

In some circumstances, substitutes may need to complete additional training required by Western Oregon University (a requirement separate from their child care related training).

How do I apply?

Before applying, please read through the job description (English and Spanish).

Fill out our Substitute Application (English and Spanish) and submit it by email to ccsohr@wou.edu.