Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool/Daycare) - $16-$17/hr
About The Position
The Part-Time Substitute Teacher works in licensed preschool and daycare centers in Appleton, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas including Kimberly, Neenah, Kaukauna, and Little Chute. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from birth to age five—not K-12 students. Substitute teachers fill in when center staff are absent, help children learn and play, follow the center’s routines and provided lesson plans, and work with teachers and staff to maintain a safe, engaging environment. No teaching license, lesson planning, grading, or test administration is required. Paid training and onboarding are provided. This is flexible, part-time work. Substitute teachers choose the centers, days, and hours that work for them; shifts typically last four to eight hours between 6 AM and 6 PM. Pay is $16–$17 per hour, up to $136 per day, with bonuses of up to $300 in the first 90 days and additional hour-milestone payouts. Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible travel.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children in a daycare, preschool, or similar childcare setting.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Coursework in early childhood education or child development.
Responsibilities
- Fill in for teachers in preschool and daycare centers when staff are out.
- Care for and support children ages 0–5 through play and early learning activities.
- Follow classroom routines and lesson plans provided by the center.
- Help with activities such as arts and crafts, music, meals, and outdoor play.
- Partner with teachers and center staff to maintain a safe, engaging environment.
Benefits
- $16–$17 per hour, up to $136 per day.
- Up to $300 in bonuses in the first 90 days, including a $100 bonus for completing the first eight hours in the first week and additional hour-milestone payouts.
- Every shift counts toward bonuses, including partial-day and after-school shifts.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel.
- Paid training and onboarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
