Student Worker​/Casual Seasonal Workers

Student Worker
- PreK Colwyck

Position:
Student Worker
- PreK Colwyck

Location:

The Colwyck Center

State Date:
August 31, 2026

Reports to:

Principal

Work Year: 10 month
- School Year

POSITION GOAL:
To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District's Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. Student Worker is responsible for developing and implementing safe, caring and an enriching experience for preschool aged students. The Student Worker assists teachers and lead providers in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working with preschool age children in a school or childcare setting is preferred by not mandatory
• Must be Delaware First Certified as an Early Childhood Intern or higher by meeting the requirements per the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing July 2015 regulations.
• Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self-care (i.e. eating and bath rooming), including physically lifting students using specialized techniques and equipment
• Hold CPR & First Aid certifications, and maintain these certifications, as required by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report at the age of 18 and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.
• Implement daily and weekly lessons for preschool children that are interesting, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, and assist other Providers with lesson development and implementation, as needed.
• Use predesigned preschool curriculum lessons, as appropriate, and as directed by The Colwyck administrators.
• Preschool lessons include, but are not limited to, the following: sitting on the floor to teach and play, taking children outside for recess every day, playing on recess equipment with children, modeling appropriate play on recess equipment, reading children's books, building with blocks, using sensory materials (play-do, water table, finger paint, etc.), singing songs, dancing, playing games, writing, drawing, and coloring, engaging in pretend play, playing with puzzles, playing with manipulatives (legos, snap beads, etc).,
  
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• Review the lessons Providers have submitted to you and offer support as needed.
• Nurture, support and positively guide students who many have developmental delays, and/or may have difficulty separating from their family members, as this may be their first school experience.
• Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the workday. Collaborate with other Providers to ensure that materials have been prepared.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher(s) of the students for whom you are responsible on a daily, weekly, or as needed basis, to ensure that vital student information is shared among classroom staff and the families of the children.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff including principal, secretaries, cafeteria staff, teachers, therapists, para educators, custodial staff, etc.
• Keep a consistent headcount of all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff.
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate documentation of attendance, absences, and emergency information for each child for whom you are responsible, and ensure that other Providers do the same.
• Comply with all emergency and security procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff.
• Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials, and assist other Providers with this task. Inform The Colwyck Principal when new/additional supplies are needed.
• Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of school property; ensure all school rules are followed. Immediately report any staff misconduct to The Colwyck Principal.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student and family information
• Work cooperatively with all school staff, students and the families of students.
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
• Follow the expectations of Colonial School District and The Colwyck Center employees as outlined in the employee handbooks.
• Assist in carrying out the Individual Educational Program accommodations and modifications for…