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Tot's Turf Early Learning Center Inc

Teacher

Camden, DE

$15 - $20/hr

... center. The early childhood teacher may supervise early childhood assistant teachers, early ... Minimum of six (6) months experience (to include 500 hours) working with children birth through ...

BrightPath Kids USA

Child Care Lead Teacher

Bear, DE

$16 - $20/hr

16-20 Center: Songsmith Bear Address: 1 Songsmith Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Pay Range: $16.00-$20.00/hour ... teaching birth through second grade or Six months' work experience (including 500 hours) with ...

BrightPath Kids USA

Lead Teacher

Milford, DE

$16 - $20/hr

16-20 Center: Milford Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $16.00-$20.00/hour No evenings or weekends ... teaching birth through second grade or Six months' work experience (including 500 hours) with ...

Exceptional Care for Children

Cook/Food Service Aide

Newark, DE · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

... birth to age 21, especially those who are dependent upon medical technology for daily living. ECC ... Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, and has been named a Top Workplace in the state of ...

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What is a birth center?

A Birth Center job typically involves providing care and support to expectant mothers before, during, and after childbirth in a home-like setting. Roles may include midwives, nurses, doulas, and administrative staff who assist with prenatal care, labor, delivery, and postpartum support. Birth centers focus on low-risk pregnancies, offering a more natural and personalized birthing experience compared to hospitals. Staff members work closely with families to ensure a safe and comfortable birth experience while following medical guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the birth center position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Birth Center Nurse, you need a solid background in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, and neonatal care, typically gained through a nursing degree and experience in obstetrics. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems are often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, calmness under pressure, and cultural sensitivity enable effective support for birthing families and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are critical for ensuring safe, positive birth experiences and the highest standard of care for mothers and newborns.

What can I expect from the work environment at a birth center?

At a birth center, you'll work in a warm, family-focused setting that emphasizes natural childbirth while maintaining high safety standards. The care team typically includes midwives, nurses, and support staff who collaborate closely to provide holistic, patient-centered care before, during, and after delivery. Daily tasks may involve assisting with births, providing prenatal education, monitoring mothers and infants, and supporting postpartum recovery. The environment is often more homelike than a hospital, allowing for strong connections with families and personalized care. This setting supports continuous learning and growth in maternal-newborn health while fostering teamwork and compassionate service.

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Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education Birth to Grade 2

Colonial School District

New Castle, DE • On-site

Full-time, Contractor

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education - Birth to Grade 2
Date Posted:
3/27/2026
Location:
The Colwyck Center
Date Available:
August 2026
You belong in the Power of WE!
Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic relationships with students and stakeholders, including parents/families.
Position: Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education Birth to Grade 2
Must hold certification with the State of Delaware as an
Early Childhood -Special Education Birth to Grade 2
Location: Colwyck School
State Date: August 2026
Reports to: Principal
Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website
Work Year: 10 months
POSITION GOAL:
The goal of the Special Education Pre-Kindergarten Teacher is to provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate, specialized instruction within an early childhood classroom environment that supports young learners with disabilities in building foundational skills for future academic success. This position aims to ensure that students make meaningful progress in early learning domains including communication, social-emotional development, early literacy and numeracy, motor development, and adaptive skills. The teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction aligned with early childhood learning standards and district-approved curriculum while addressing each child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Through the use of play-based learning, structured routines, and differentiated instructional strategies, the teacher provides individualized support that promotes school readiness and fosters independence. This position aims to create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment where young children with diverse developmental needs are supported in developing language, social interaction, self-regulation, and early academic skills. The Special Education Pre-Kindergarten Teacher collaborates with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to ensure a comprehensive and supportive approach to early intervention, while building strong partnerships that support each child's growth and transition into kindergarten.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be eligible or hold valid certification as a Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education - Birth to Grade 2
  • Must be eligible or hold Delaware First Certification with State of Delaware
  • Hold and maintain child and adult CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
  • Successful completion of required Praxis II tests and student teaching placement.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
  • Additional coursework required for Early Childhood - Special Education Atypical Infants & Toddlers, Emergency Literacy in Reading & Writing, Assessment of Young Children, Differentiated Instruction for Young Children, Consultation or Working with Families
  • Knowledge and skills in working with students with disabilities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
  • Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
  • Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
  • Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments, needs and progress toward goals.
  • Design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with the Common State Standards and IEP goals (including BIPs), using district-approved curriculum.
  • Differentiate instruction using various teaching strategies and methodologies to address diverse learning styles with particular attention to academic scaffolding across Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening and each student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
  • Implement and monitor evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional interventions, maintain a structured classroom management system, and follow district expectations for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
  • Regularly administer, collect and interpret formal and informal assessment data, including IEP progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments to drive instructional decisions and report progress to families and the district.
  • Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans using appropriate resources, technology and instructional strategies, incorporating a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and student inquiry.
  • Plan and supervise paraprofessionals including providing direction, modeling and feedback on implementing specially designed instruction and behavior support.
  • Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation and behavioral supports, and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
  • Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations, including IEP Progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments.
  • Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
  • Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies: accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources (i.e Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance, and cooperate with compliance monitoring and dispute resolution activities.
  • Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self-selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
  • Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence based instructional strategies and technology and actively engage in required and self- selected professional learning.
  • Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stopping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
  • Criminal Background Check - must be less than 1 year old
  • TB Test Results - must be less than 1 year old
  • Copy of Social Security Card - required by the State of Delaware
  • I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification
  • Child Protective Registry

* These items must be completed prior to your start date, they should be completed immediately.
WHY APPLY IN COLONIAL:
When you apply you will have:
  • The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.
  • An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
  • The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
  • Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
  • A competitive salary with generous benefit packages.
  • The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59pm on the closing date. A resume and teaching certification are required for external candidates. A resume is required for internal candidates.
Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
Per the collective bargaining agreement between Colonial Education Association and Colonial School District, employees covered by this agreement may apply for vacancies in accordance with the application procedures stated on the publicized announcement posted between March 1 and July 31.
Interviews will begin five days after posting.
The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law."

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