2026-2027 Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Terms of employment: 10 month employee - temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers.

Reports to:

Building Principal. Salary:
Current teacher salary schedule.

Minimum qualifications:

Current or eligible to hold Delaware certification as an Early Childhood special education teacher. Experience with students who have moderate to severe disabilities is essential.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach students with disabilities.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual need, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical demands include:

• Use hand and/or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Stand, walk, and sit.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard requirements include:

• Favorable criminal background check and child abuse registry check for the candidate who is offered employment.
• Tuberculin test and physical.
• Mandatory direct deposit of paycheck.

Application procedures:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered. Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at .

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators:
Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone .