Community Partnership for Children Substitute Pool

At the Community Partnership for Children (CPC), we understand the importance of supporting childcare providers so that teachers can take the necessary breaks while ensuring that children continue to receive quality care. We are dedicated to helping connect families with trusted childcare options, whether in home-based settings or center-based programs. Our goal is to create a supportive environment for both educators and children, allowing for a balanced experience that benefits everyone involved. We are here to help!

Become a Substitute

Our early childhood programs rely on dedicated teachers, and right now, our teachers need support.

By completing this form, you can get connected with a program that serves the age group you feel most comfortable and confident working with. Programs vary based on the ages, times and locations they serve, and each one offers different opportunities for support.

Basic requirements to participate include:

Being 18 years of age or older
Willingness to complete fingerprinting
Passing a background check in accordance with state regulations

Please note:

Each program sets its own pay rates
Onboarding processes vary by program
You will be contacted directly with next steps once matched

Your experience and willingness to help make a meaningful difference for children, families, and classrooms in our community.

Step 1: Fill Out the form

Provide information to route your interest
You’ll give us your name, age group you would like to work with
Please make sure your phone number is correct! That’s how the program will contact you.

Last Name

Phone number

First Name

Step 2: Pick the age group of the children you are comfortable working with.

You’ll choose between:

👶🍼Infants –Birth to 12 months-Infants experience rapid physical growth and brain development. They rely completely on caregivers for safety, nutrition, and emotional bonding. Early attachment and responsive care are critical at this stage.
🚶‍♂️🧸Toddlers – 1–2 years-Toddlers begin walking, talking, and asserting independence. They are developing basic communication skills, curiosity, and motor coordination, while still needing close supervision and routine.
🎨🧩Early Pre-K Ages 3–4-Early Pre‑K introduces young children to structured, play‑based learning that supports social skills, language development, and early school readiness.
📚✏️Pre-K-Ages 4–5-Pre‑K prepares children for Kindergarten by strengthening early literacy, numeracy, self‑regulation, and confidence in a classroom setting.
🎒📖School Age -Ages 6–12-School‑age children build academic skills, peer relationships, and independence while developing responsibility, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.

Choose the age group that aligns best with your skills, based on what you feel most at ease working with.

Step 3: Get on the Waitlist

After you click SUBMIT, your information will be sent to all of the programs serving the preferred age group of choice.

Step 4: Hear from Programs

In the meantime, feel free to explore CPC's services and support, as well as investigate other community resources available to you.

If you don't hear back or would like to check if your information was received,

please contact CPC @ 575-956-6667

If you would like to volunteer or view positions at the Community Partnership for Children, visit the

Volunteer and Career Opportunities page.

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Community Partnership for Children Substitute Pool

Become a Substitute