Early Childhood Teacher

Option 3

At least a high school degree or its equivalent and successful completion of the Delaware Department of Labor’s Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program and twelve months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Option 4

At least a high school degree or its equivalent and successful completion of nine college/university credits - three in early childhood education, three in child development and three in positive behavior management and twelve months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Option 5

At least a high school degree with successful completion of a vocational/technical high school three year program in early childhood education approved by Delaware’s Department of Education and twelve months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Option 6

At least a high school degree or its equivalent and a Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate Credential or a Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate Credential from a MACTE approved training program and twelve months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Option 7

An Associate or Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with six credits from a regionally accredited college or university in child development or early childhood education and three months of supervised student teaching or six months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician’s documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills Prior experience working with youth in a group setting.
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Knowledge of early childhood /school age education programs and techniques, Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students.