Substitute Provider, Child Care Substitutes of Oregon

The Research Institute (TRI) houses three Centers focused on informing and facilitating change in educational and human service systems to improve the quality of life for all individuals. Funded through external grants and contracts, the Centers conduct programs of research, develop evidence-based interventions that are provided through technical assistance and professional development, and increase system capacity to effect change. TRI was established in 1961 at WOU and has research partnerships throughout Oregon and the nation. TRI is committed to promoting and supporting an environment which values and affirms equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusive practices. TRI is committed to creating a safe environment to have dialogue with our co-workers, partners and those who receive our services about how to best address the implicit bias that exists. 

Substitute Provider, Child Care Substitutes of Oregon Substitute Providers will respond to the continuing employment needs of child care providers in Oregon as they will have the opportunity to apply for shifts within different child care facilities that may include: registered and certified family childcare homes, certified child care centers, and certified school-age centers. Ages of children substitutes may work with are 0-12, and include those under 18 years old with special needs. Substitutes are being hired by Child Care Substitutes of Oregon, a program that falls under TRI at Western Oregon University (WOU). Substitutes are expected to use culturally responsive, innovative best practices across a variety of duties including engagement with children and families, collaboration and support within a child care team, and professional development. 

Bilingual staff may be asked to use both languages across duties and activities as needed. Bilingual staff will provide translation and interpretation in a responsive manner as needed for this position. 

Substitutes in this position will provide substitute services throughout the state of Oregon to child care programs. Substitute providers will work closely with community early childhood education providers, their staff, and the Child Care Substitutes of Oregon team. Substitutes will report to the Program Coordinator Substitute Supervisor to engage in scheduling, communication, feedback, and professional development. Due to the nature of child care program hours, occasional weekend or evening hours may be available. This position will involve travel to and from the designated child care facilities that the substitute applies for. Expenses for travel to and from shifts are not covered by the program. However, substitutes have the ability to set their home location and preferred travel distance. CCSO substitutes educators must work at least one shift per month of employment. 

This position is funded through external grant support. Employment beyond the current funding period is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of future funding and ongoing performance.