Sierra C.
Infants through preschoolHas led child care teams, supported family engagement and kept centers in line with licensing standards.
New Hanover & Brunswick SubPool · North Carolina
Substitute teaching jobs and vetted substitutes for child care providers across New Hanover and Brunswick counties — including Wilmington, Leland and Southport. Every substitute is vetted by Wonderschool, and the program is sponsored by Live Oak Bank.
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.
“We’ve desperately needed qualified substitutes to help us make our ratios when staff can’t be present. IT’S FINALLY HERE!”
Figures as of October 1, 2026.
Our Sponsor Statement
“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.”
Questions? Email our team at [email protected]. We’re happy to help you get started.
Work with child care providers near you, on the days that fit your life. Get matched with flexible jobs in just days.
What you need
Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter · Annual TB screening · Required Health & Safety trainings, including CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire · A love for children ages 0–5.
Post a shift for a planned day off or a short-notice call-out, and a vetted substitute shows up with their qualifying documents in hand.
Substitutes and child care providers across New Hanover and Brunswick counties on what the SubPool means to them.
“I tried it for the first time when I had two staff members on vacation at the same time. I posted the job, and a substitute applied for it right away. She came on the first day with all her qualifying documents. We absolutely loved her. … I highly recommend it!”
“We had everything that we needed as far as documents prior to our substitute arriving at our center. It was easy to start our own orientation process with her, and we are looking forward to continuing this wonderful partnership. It was a very good experience, and the staff had great feedback about this substitute. This is very exciting! This subpool is such a great addition to our early childhood community! We appreciate you so much! Thank you for all that you do!”
“The staff was friendly and very helpful. I worked in the infant and then toddler room, and it was a great day!”
“We spent some time inside and outside, and all of the staff here are wonderful. The kids are absolutely wonderful!”
“Love the kids and everyone! Always so nice to see them.”
Real educators, ready to support child care providers. Every substitute is vetted and trained before their first shift.
Has led child care teams, supported family engagement and kept centers in line with licensing standards.
Taught English as a Second Language in Southeast Asia before moving to Wilmington. Has taught young learners through adults.
Has taught preschool, elementary and middle school, plus school management experience. Recently moved to North Carolina from Tennessee.
Supports children with disabilities and behavioral needs with adaptive, inclusive lessons. Currently teaches life skills remotely.
For substitutes
For child care providers
All licensed child care centers and family child care homes in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Substitutes earn $14+ per hour. The more substitute jobs you match for and complete, the more you can earn — including bonuses for your first job, hour milestones, busy months and referrals.
You choose your shifts, hours and locations through the SubPool platform. Most shifts are Monday–Friday, 4–10 hours, between 6 AM and 6 PM.
You must meet North Carolina child care licensing requirements: a Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter, an annual TB screening, and required Health & Safety trainings, including CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire.
First Job Bonus: $75 if you work your first job within 30 days of completing onboarding. First 40 Hours: $150, or $250 if you have also completed CPR & First Aid. Every 200 hours: $200. 150+ hours in one calendar month: $250. Referral: $250 when someone you refer qualifies, completes background screening and works their first 40 hours.
Yes. Child care providers can hire substitutes directly, and several SubPool substitutes have been hired into full-time roles.
All licensed child care centers and family child care homes in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Every substitute meets North Carolina licensing requirements before their first shift: a Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter, an annual TB screening, and required Health & Safety trainings, including CPR/First Aid.
You can post far in advance or on short notice. Jobs posted 4 or more days ahead are filled about 9 times out of 10.
You do. You set the hourly rate when you post a shift ($14/hr minimum) and pay the substitute directly for the hours they work. Wonderschool handles the vetting — background checks, initial training, health forms and onboarding — so every substitute arrives ready to work. There are no sign-up or platform fees.
Click “I need a substitute” to create your free account, or email our team at [email protected]. We will help you set up your profile and post your first job.
Join as a substitute or bring reliable coverage to your child care center or family child care home — it takes just a few minutes.