Part-Time Preschool Substitute Teacher

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.

Why Join ECE

• Choose 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

ECE Service Rewards

Active educators can earn:

• $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 You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should:

• 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

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.

Flexible Scheduling

Available assignments are posted to qualified educators in the ECE pool.

Some educators work occasionally. Others choose to work several days each week.

You decide which available assignments fit your schedule and qualifications.

About ECE Substitutes

ECE Substitutes, Inc. is an Early Childhood Workforce Partner supporting early learning organizations with qualified workforce coverage.

So, Play Never Pauses.

Apply today to begin the screening and credential-review process for the Wilmington educator pool.

ECE Substitutes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.