Wonderschool
Part-Time Substitute Teacher (Preschool/Daycare) - $16-$17/hr
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, United States
Posted November 2, 2026
Job description
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