Student Worker/ Casual Seasonal Workers at Colonial School District in New Castle, DE

Job description

You belong in the Power of WE! Excellent teachers and paraeducators make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students. 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 workd