Assistant Educator DECC Preschool Programs; Seaford

Position: Assistant Educator for DECC Preschool Programs (Seaford)
Location: Felton

Position Type:
Early Childhood Education/Pre-School

Date Posted:
4/27/2026

Location:
Delaware Early Childhood Center

Date Available:
Mutually Agreeable

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
TITLE: Assistant Educator for DECC Preschool Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High School Diploma.

Minimum six college credit hours in Early Childhood Education OR Assistant Educator Certification from DIEEC.

Minimum six months of experience in a childcare or preschool setting.

Bilingual preferred.

REPORTS TO: Program Manager for Preschool Programs

LOCATION: Sites in Kent and Sussex counties of Delaware, specific location to be determined by Program Manager.

JOB GOALS: The Assistant Educator for DECC Preschool Programs assists the Lead Educator in facilitating a classroom routine that engages preschool aged children in learning through play designed to fit each child's individual interests and abilities. The Assistant Educator assists in the documentation including lesson planning, observations, assessments, and screenings of enrolled children, works collaboratively as a member of the Preschool Programs' team, and partners with the classroom's Lead Educator, other support staff, and children's families to effectively implement high quality and holistic early education programming.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the implementation of evidence-based curriculum with fidelity, including assisting in creating weekly lesson plans aligning with program mission and standards, analysis of classroom assessments and data, and individual child's interests, and strengths.
• Partners to complete and document observations, assessments, and screenings, individualized lesson plans, design and maintenance of diverse and inclusive learning environments, promote play and socialization, interact positively with children, establish and sustain classroom routines, and more.
• Actively participates in the facilitation of the classroom routine, specifically sharing in the responsibilities for supporting children's daily needs, personal care routines, meal times, learning activities, set up and clean up, and active supervision during indoor and outdoor play.
• Assists in implementation of principles and practices including but not limited to:
• Healthy social and emotional development of children
• Respect of diversity and intentional inclusion of the cultural and socio-economic differences within program, families, and communities
• Ongoing assessment of individual children
• Compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assumes responsibilities for the classroom with the substitute in the absence of the Lead Educator.
• Maintains open, respectful, and professional communication with children, their families, and all members of the Preschool Programs' team with sensitivity to the culture, traditions, lifestyles, language, and values of each individual, family, and community.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a Professional Development Plan to maintain required certifications and enhance professional growth. Participate in training, workshops, and conferences as required by OCCL as well as individual coaching sessions with Education Coordinator or Program Manager.
• Adheres to all Lake Forest District and Delaware Early Childhood Center personnel policies and maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Other Duties as assigned by Program Manager and Grantee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Additional training in procedures and programs relating to the position's specific requirements.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The Assistant Educator position is a part-time, salaried position and shall be employed 188 days per year (10 months).

EVALUATION: The Assistant Educator for DECC Preschool Programs shall be evaluated annually by the Program Manager for Preschool Programs, according to policies approved by the Lake Forest Board of Education.

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.

Satisfactory child protection registry check.

Mandatory direct deposit of pay

Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

All applicants are required to submit three (3) letters of reference, with one from an immediate supervisor that is dated within the past year. Applicants are advised that a copy of the most recent evaluation will be requested if selected for an interview. The evaluation can be loaded as part of the application in advance.
Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943

Phone:  - Fax:

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