Teacher

Overview

Deborah A. Thomas Early Learning Center (DAT ELC), a program of Wilmington Head Start, Inc., is seeking qualified and passionate Early Childhood Teachers to provide high-quality educational experiences for preschool-aged children.

The Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities, maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment, assessing children's developmental progress, and building positive relationships with families.

Reports to: Director of Early Learning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using The Creative Curriculum® and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and organized classroom environment.
• Supervise and coordinate classroom activities, including the responsibilities of Teacher Assistants and volunteers.
• Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress and individualized learning goals.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as required by program policies.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, attendance, and daily meal counts in accordance with CACFP requirements.
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
• Collaborate with families and program specialists to support individual developmental needs, including IEP goals when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) regulations and DAT ELC policies.
• Participate in required professional development, staff meetings, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required, including at least eighteen (18) college credit hours in Early Childhood Education. DOE/Delaware 1st/DEEDS Teacher Certificate.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant early childhood teaching experience required.

· Must have at least eighteen (18) Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) training hours.

• Proficiency in computers and electronic classroom documentation.
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal background checks and child protection screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Administration of Medication certification, as applicable.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to actively participate in classroom activities, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting as required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wilmington Head Start, Inc., dba Deborah A. Thomas Early Learning Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join our team and help prepare young learners for lifelong success!

Where Legacy Inspires Learning.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an associates degree with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education?

License/Certification:

• DOE/Delaware 1st/DEEDS Teacher Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person