PreK Summer School Program - Special Education​/Early Childhood Teachers

PreK Summer School Program - Special Education / Early Childhood Teachers

Position Type:

Summer / After School / Specialized Programs/Summer School

Date Posted:

1/15/2026

Location:

Sussex Consortium or other site

Closing Date:

02/16/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Staff needed for PreK Summer Program

Position:
Special Education / Early Childhood Teachers

Start and End Dates:
June 24 - August 6 - Monday through Thursday

Staff

Hours:

8 am - 12:00 pm

MANDATORY TRAINING DAYS: JUNE 24, JUNE 25

Student Start and End Dates:
June 29 - August 5

Student

Hours:

8 am - 11:30 am

SALARY:
State and local salary based on education experience. For approximate salary, :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold or be eligible for state of Delaware initial or continuing license

Must hold be or be eligible for certification as a Special Education Teacher

Must hold or be eligible for certification as and Early Childhood and/or Elementary Teacher

Must be able to successfully complete and maintain certification in the district approved behavioral intervention program applicable for the setting (e.g. Safe & Positive Approaches to Behavior)

Must complete and submit an online application. Your application is not submitted until you click on the submit button and get verification

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATION:

Early childhood teaching certificate Issued to the Office of Childcare Licensing

General Description:

This Pre-K Summer Program is for students are 2-4 years of age with an Individualized Education Plan. The candidate would be providing services to pre-school students between the hours of 8:00-11:30, with the expectation that they work until noon each Monday
-Thursday.

Professional Responsibilities

* Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

* Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.

* Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Able to work independently and exercise initiative.

* Able to maintain confidentiality.

* Willingness to continue professional growth and development.

* Able to work with other cultures represented in the community.

Competencies:

Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

* Knowledge

* Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.

* Skills

* Active listening
-Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.

* Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

* Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.

* Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

* Abilities

* Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.

* Oral comprehension Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

* Oral expression Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring until February 16, 2026. When applying online, you must:

1. Apply for the desired position.

2. You are encouraged to upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying.

3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.

The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, TB test, and Child Protection Registry Check are required for all new employees.

The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including…