Substitute Teachers and Substitute Assistants

Independence was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education that would be strong in the academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 90-acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley (near Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, Cecil County, MD, and Southeastern Chester County, PA), and features state of the art facilities and outdoor classrooms. 
The Independence School, an independent day school welcoming children age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more.  At Independence, students learn to think for themselves. They learn independence. Our school mission, beliefs, and core values guide us to ensure we offer students an unparalleled educational experience, opportunities for leadership and a welcoming community for the entire family.

We encourage you to learn more about our school. Please click the link below.
https://www.theindependenceschool.org/about-us/employment-opportunities


Substitute Teachers and Substitute Assistants

Currently seeking Substitute Teachers, Assistants (Early Childhood Division) at The Independence School. The ideal candidate will possess some classroom experience or experience working with children in general and hold a bachelor's degree, or a Delaware teaching license and/or an area-specific certificate. For a Substitute Assistant position, a bachelor’s degree is not necessary. 

State regulations require all adults working with three and four-year-olds must hold a DEEDS Intern or higher Early Childhood Certificate.

In the absence of the classroom teacher, the substitute teacher provides continuity of instruction, encourages student progress, and manages the learning environment in a positive way.

  Responsibilities of the Substitute Teacher PreK- 8th grade include the following.  

• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher, or assistant in accordance with school rules.

• Help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

• Ensure the integrity of academic time and motivate students to learn and participate.

• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

• Must be reliable, punctual and professional

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Well-organized and committed

• Some experience with technology is a plus

*Background Checks are required.

The Independence School prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.