Early Childhood Floater

ECE Substitutes • Wilmington, DE

19h • 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 schedule 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.

Educators provide coverage when regular staff are absent or additional support is needed. They supervise and engage children in a safe, positive environment, follow established classroom routines and lesson plans, support classroom activities and routine care as appropriate, and collaborate with program staff. Applicants begin with a screening and credential-review process.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have experience working with young children.
• Be able to meet applicable Delaware early childhood qualification requirements.
• Complete required background screening and credential verification.
• Have reliable transportation to Wilmington-area assignments.
• Be dependable and professional.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a preschool teacher, assistant teacher, childcare teacher, daycare teacher, classroom floater, substitute teacher, infant/toddler teacher, Head Start educator, or preschool aide.
• A CDA, Delaware early childhood credentials, TECE training, or qualifying ECE coursework.

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

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to choose available assignments that fit your availability.
• Work with multiple early learning programs and build experience across classrooms and age groups.
• No take-home lesson planning, grading, or testing.
• $50 for every 100 hours worked.
• An additional $100 bonus at 500 cumulative hours.
• An additional $200 bonus at 1,000 cumulative hours.
• $100 referral bonus when an eligible referred educator completes 100 service hours.

What This Job Offers

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