Part-Time Preschool Substitute Teacher

ECE Substitutes • Wilmington, DE

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

ECE Substitutes, Inc. is hiring dependable early childhood educators to join our Wilmington-area substitute pool. This is flexible, part-time work in childcare and preschool programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. ECE Substitutes, Inc. is an Early Childhood Workforce Partner supporting early learning organizations with qualified workforce coverage. So, Play Never Pauses.

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 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

• Flexible 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 service and retention bonuses as you work
• $50 for every 100 hours worked
• Additional $100 bonus at 500 cumulative hours
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED