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Position Type:
Student Worker/Student Worker Pre-K - Colwyck
Date Posted:
4/23/2026
Location:
The Colwyck Center
Date Available:
August 2026
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Position: Student Worker - PreK - Colwyck
Location: The Colwyck Center
State Date: August 31, 2026
Reports to: Principal
Work Year: 10 month - 2026-2027 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:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
? 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. For detailed information, visit
https://kids.delaware.gov/occl/pdf/delacare-regulations-center-2019.pdf (see page 33). ? Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self-care (i.e. eating and bathrooming), 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:
To perform the duties successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District at a consistent and high-level of performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
1. Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.
2. 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)., caring for school pets.
3. Review the lessons Providers have submitted to you and offer support as needed. 4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff including principal, secretaries, cafeteria staff, teachers, therapists, paraeducators, custodial staff, etc. 8. Keep a consistent headcount of all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials, and assist other Providers with this task. Inform The Colwyck Principal when new/additional supplies are needed.
12. 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. 13. Maintain the confidentiality of student and family information
14. Work cooperatively with all school staff, students and the families of students. 15. Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
16. Follow the expectations of Colonial School District and The Colwyck Center employees as outlined in the employee handbooks.
17. Assist in carrying out the Individual Educational Program accommodations and modifications for students once trained by a professional staff member.
18. Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning materials or skills introduced by the classroom staff or therapists; may include reading or writing with or for the student.
19. Assist with safe and orderly student movement within the building and outside, as required
20. Apply consistent and appropriate standards of discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff (classroom teachers and The Colwyck Center administrators) and as written in the students' IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 inquires 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 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The Colonial School District is a family of more than 16 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse paraeducator staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing Delaware and we are working to help solve this problem through the Power of We. The driving force around how Colonial operates, the Power of we is organized around four driving pillars:
? Early Childhood
? Leadership & Learning
? Innovation
? Access & Opportunity
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