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

**Company:** [Wonderschool](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/wonderschool)
**Location:** Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Mid
**Employment type:** Part Time
**Salary:** USD 16–17/hr
**Department:** Other
**Listed:** 2026-11-02

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## What you'll do

- Fill in for teachers when staff are out
- Care for and support children ages 0-5
- Follow classroom routines and lesson plans
- Help with arts, crafts, music, meals, outdoor play
- Partner with staff to maintain safe environment

## What you need

- 18+ yrs old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Pass a background check
- Reliable transportation

## Job description

We’re hiring part-time daycare and preschool substitute teachers in Appleton, WI and surrounding areas including Kimberly, Neenah, Kaukauna, and Little Chute.

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

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