NEW HANOVER & BRUNSWICK COUNTY CHILD CARE

Choose your own schedule. Make a difference for young children

Start substitute teaching across New Hanover and Brunswick Counties today.

In 5 easy steps, you can become a substitute in early childhood education. Get matched with flexible job opportunities near you in just days.

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Our Sponsor Statement

Kate Groat
Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Live Oak Bank

"Live Oak Bank is committed to the well-being of our community, and access to consistent, high-quality early childhood education is paramount. Our partnership with the Wonderschool Foundation is an investment in that future. By bolstering the local substitute teacher pool, we're supporting consistent childcare and early learning opportunities – a win-win for all.”

Learn More about Substitute Teaching

For more info, please contact Wonderschool at substitute.nc@wonderschool.com.

Responsibilities
Benefits
Requirements

Enjoy flexible scheduling—you choose your shifts, hours, and child care program locations through the substitute platform. Most shifts are Monday-Friday and range from 4–10 hours between 6 AM and 6 PM.

• Provide attentive, high-quality care for children throughout your shift, ensuring a safe and enriching early learning environment.
• Lead or support age-appropriate activities, including educational games, arts and crafts, music, meals, and outdoor play.
• Collaborate with teaching staff by following the guidance of lead teachers and the onsite administrators.
• Maintain clear, respectful communication with families about their child’s day.
• Show up with energy and purpose—your role is a key part of supporting families and ensuring consistency for the children and the center.
• Complete all required state background checks, training, health screening and a Wonderschool onboarding orientation.

The more substitute teaching opportunities you match for and complete, the more money you can earn.

• The hourly rate is $14+/ hour.
• If you work your first substitute job within 30 days of completing your onboarding you earn a $75 First Job Bonus.
• When you complete your first 40 hours of substitute teaching through our platform, you’ll receive a $150 Milestone Bonus. If you’ve also completed your CPR & First Aid training by that time, your First 40 Hour Milestone Bonus increases to $250.
• After every 200 hours of substitute teaching you complete through our platform, you earn a $200 Milestone Bonus.
• If you complete 150 or more hours of substitute teaching in one calendar month, you earn a $250 bonus.
• If you refer someone who qualifies, completes background check screening and completes the first 40 hours of substitute teaching, you earn a $250 referral fee.

Requirements to Substitute Teach

To substitute teach in a licensed child care facility in North Carolina you must meet all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education licensing regulations including:

• Successfully passing a background check to receive a Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter.
• An annual TB screening performed by a health care professional.
• Complete all required Health & Safety Trainings including CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Be adaptable, reliable and team-oriented—you’ll be working with different teams at various centers and may take on a variety of roles depending on the center’s needs.
• Love working with young children 0-5 years of age.

Follow These 5 Steps to Begin Substitute Teaching Today

The more substitute teaching opportunities you match for and complete, the more money you can earn. Begin substitute teaching with these 5 quick, easy steps.

1. Complete your background screening and health requirements.
2. Complete your orientation training with Wonderschool.
3. Register on our SubPool Platform.
4. Begin applying to substitute jobs at child care programs near you.

Get Started with Substitute Teaching

Our Onboarding Specialists would love to talk to you. 
Email us today at substitute.nc@wonderschool.com.

The New Hanover & Brunswick County Substitute Teaching Pool is a partnership between Live Oak Bank, the Wonderschool Foundation, and Wonderschool to create and operate a substitute teacher pool available to all licensed child care centers and family child care programs in New Hanover & Brunswick counties, North Carolina.