Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool/Daycare) - $16-$17/hr

Wonderschool • Mequon, WI

2d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Part-time substitute teaching work in licensed preschools and daycare centers in Mequon, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas, including Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, and Germantown. The role supports infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0–5—not K–12 students. Substitute teachers fill in when center staff are absent and help provide care and early learning through play and classroom activities. Shifts typically last 4 to 8 hours and fall between 6 AM and 6 PM. Workers can choose the centers, days, and hours that suit their schedules. No teaching license, lesson planning, grading, or test administration is required. Paid training and onboarding are provided, with opportunities to gain experience across multiple early childhood programs. Pay is $16–$17 per hour, up to $136 per day, with bonuses of up to $300 during the first 90 days, additional hour-milestone payouts, and mileage reimbursement for eligible travel.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• 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 preschools 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.
• A $100 bonus upon completing the first 8 hours during the first week.
• Up to $300 in bonuses during the first 90 days, plus 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.

What This Job Offers

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