Child Care Substitute Teacher

ECE Substitutes • Wilmington, DE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ECE Substitutes, Inc. is hiring dependable early childhood educators for its Wilmington-area substitute pool. This flexible, part-time role provides classroom coverage in childcare and preschool programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Educators can choose available assignments that fit their schedules and qualifications, work across multiple early learning programs, and gain experience in different classrooms and age groups. The role does not involve take-home lesson planning, grading, or testing.

Assignments are posted to qualified educators in the ECE pool. Some educators work occasionally, while others choose to work several days each week. Active educators may earn service and retention bonuses. Applicants begin with a screening and credential-review process for the Wilmington educator pool.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or credits from an Early Childhood program.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with young children.
• Be able to meet applicable Delaware assistant teacher qualification requirements.
• Complete required background screening and credential verification.
• Have reliable transportation to Wilmington-area assignments.
• Be dependable and professional.

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood courses, a CDA, an associate degree, or a degree in any subject are preferred.
• Experience as a preschool teacher, assistant teacher, childcare teacher, daycare teacher, classroom floater, substitute teacher, infant/toddler teacher, Head Start educator, or preschool aide is especially helpful.
• Applicants with a CDA, Delaware early childhood credentials, TECE training, or qualifying ECE coursework are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage when regular staff are absent or additional support is needed.
• Supervise and engage young children in a safe, positive environment.
• Follow established classroom routines and lesson plans.
• Support play, art, music, stories, meals, outdoor activities, rest periods, and transitions.
• Assist with routine care as appropriate to the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, directors, and program staff.
• Arrive on time and reliably complete accepted assignments.

Benefits

• Choose assignments that fit your availability.
• Work with multiple early learning programs.
• No take-home lesson planning, grading, or testing.
• Build experience across different classrooms and age groups.
• Earn $50 for every 100 hours worked.
• Earn an additional $100 bonus at 500 cumulative hours.
• Earn an additional $200 bonus at 1,000 cumulative hours.
• Earn a $100 referral bonus when an eligible referred educator completes 100 service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED