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

About the role

We’re hiring part-time daycare and preschool substitute teachers in Cedarburg, WI and surrounding areas including Grafton, Saukville, Mequon, and Thiensville.

Earn $16-$17/hr plus up to $300 in bonuses in your first 90 days, working in licensed child care centers with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0-5), not K-12 classrooms. Choose your schedule with flexible, part-time work. No teaching license, lesson planning, or grading required.

Pay & Bonuses:

$16-$17/hr (up to $136/day)

$100 bonus when you complete your first 8 hours in your first week

Up to $300 in bonuses in your first 90 days + additional hour milestone payouts

Every shift counts toward your bonuses, including partial-day and after-school shifts

Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel

Why This Role Is Different:

Work only in licensed preschools and daycares: infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms

Pick your own shifts: choose the centers, days, and hours that work for you. Shifts typically range from 4 to 8 hours between 6 AM and 6 PM

No teaching license required

No lesson planning, grading, or test administration

Paid training and onboarding provided

Gain experience and work across multiple early childhood programs

What You’ll Do:

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 & crafts, music, meals, and outdoor play

Partner with teachers and center staff to maintain a safe, engaging environment

Requirements:

At least 18 years old

High school diploma or equivalent

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Able to pass a background check

Reliable transportation

Preferred:

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