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2026 Summer Program ESY Summer School Teacher Positions 

Locations:     

• Dover Middle School Campus

Date of Availability:     June 29th, 2026

Positions Available:    

• Summer 2026 ESY Teacher (2 positions available)

Position:

ESY (Extended School Year) Summer Program Teacher (Temporary) 

Reports to:

Building Principal/Site Coordinator

Program Dates & Schedule:

• Professional Learning (Required):
  • June 29, 2026 (5 -3/4 hours): 
• Student Program Dates (19 Days):
    July 7, 8
   July 14, 15
   July 21, 22
   July 28, 29
  
  
  
  
• Schedule:
• Tuesday/Wednesday
• Middle School:  Staff 9:15 am - 3:10 pm | Students 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Salary:

• $30.18/hour for professional learning and training 
• $42.65/hour during program hours 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Student Engagement

• Provide targeted, standards-aligned instruction that supports IEP goals and addresses identified skill gaps.
• Break learning into manageable, bite-sized steps to reduce cognitive load and increase student success.
• Use evidence-based strategies, scaffolds, and accommodations to ensure access for all learners.
• Incorporate multisensory, hands-on, and language-rich activities to support diverse learning needs.
• Differentiate tasks, materials, and pacing based on student readiness and IEP requirements.

Student Support & Leadership Development

• Support students in study skills, goal setting, and academic success strategies
• Reinforce school expectations and positive decision-making
• Develop student leadership, responsibility, and interpersonal skills

Community Engagement & Family Partnerships

• Support family engagement and communication as applicable to the summer program

Data, Safety, and Compliance

• Collect and report required program data (attendance, behavior, participation)
• Supervise students to ensure safety during all program components
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and preparedness

Professional Learning & Summer Programming

• Participate in required professional learning and planning sessions
• Collaborate with site coordinators and staff to ensure program consistency
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Site Coordinator, Principal, or District Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Delaware teaching certification (Bachelor's degree or higher).
• Experience tutoring or working with appropriate grade level.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, reach with arms, and communicate clearly.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• 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. A cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference (dated within the last year) are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

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 (302) 672-1500