Part Time Preschool Substitute Teacher

Mercer County Early Childhood Education Shared Services Alliance
Hamilton, NJ

Summary

Location: Princeton, Hamilton, & Lawrence Township, NJ
Schedule: Part-Time, Flexible Hours (Monday–Friday as needed)
Compensation: $150-$175 per day (requires NJ Sub Cert) or $16-$19 per hour

The Mercer County Sub Hub knows that great teachers make all the difference and that includes our substitutes! We value flexibility, teamwork, and mutual respect. Whether you’re looking to gain more experience in early childhood education or prefer a schedule that fits your life, we’ll make sure you feel welcome, supported, and appreciated every step of the way.

We’d love to have you as part of our preschool family! Apply today with your résumé and a short note about your availability.

Duties

As a Substitute Preschool Teacher, you’ll step into classrooms to provide nurturing, consistent care and learning when our regular teachers are away. You’ll help children feel safe, happy, and engaged while supporting our center’s daily routines.
Your Day Might Include:

  • Greeting children and helping with morning routines
  • Supporting teachers and staff with daily classroom activities
  • Leading story time, art, or play-based learning moments
  • Maintaining a warm, positive environment where every child feels valued
  • Communicating effectively with team members and following established classroom plans

Requirements

You’re a Great Fit If You:

  • Have a high school diploma and experience working with young children (or a passion to start!)
  • ParaPro Certification or 48-60 college credits
  • NJ Substitute Teacher Certificate, bachelor’s degree or NJ Standard Teaching Certification.
  • Are dependable, caring, and flexible
  • Enjoy jumping into new classrooms and connecting quickly with children and staff

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual a plus
  • Experience with Teaching Strategies a big plus!

Benefits

We Offer:

  •  Competitive pay
  •  Flexible scheduling that works around your life
  •  A friendly, welcoming team that supports each other
  •  Opportunities to learn and grow in early childhood education
A fun, inclusive, and positive work environment
Posted 2026-01-21

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