UD Students! Teach in Colonial!
Are you graduating or know someone who is graduating in January 2022?
Get hired right away as a Colonial employee right after graduation!
• You will be hired as a Colonial employee (full benefits, salary) & teach in classrooms across the district.
• A great way to make money, get experience & start your career in Colonial.
We’re hiring a wide range of growth-minded educators to join Colonial.
Which one describes you?
Novice Teacher
(0-4 years teaching experience)
- Seeking to work in a school with a variety of support, including mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Seeking leadership pathways and career advancement opportunities
- Looking to make a real impact on students’ lives
Experienced Teacher
(5+ years teaching experience)
- Seeking leadership pathways and career advancement opportunities
- Seeking more feedback and support on teaching practice
- Seeking to work with other teachers who are supportive and passionate about teaching
Colonial Alumni
(Novice to Experienced Teachers)
- Looking to come home and make an impact on students and the New Castle community
- Seeking to work in a school with lots of support, including mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Seeking leadership pathways and career advancement opportunities
Career Changer
(Has alternative certification)
- Looking to use content expertise from another field to impact students
- Seeking to work in a school with lots of support, including mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Seeking leadership pathways and career advancement opportunities
If one of these describes you, then keep scrolling!
Find out why Colonial may be the right place for you.
Why New Castle, Delaware is a great place to live and work
An ideal location to live and work, we’re located in New Castle, Delaware and within:
- 45 minutes of Philadelphia
- 1 hour to the beautiful Delaware beaches
- 2 hours to New York or Washington, DC
Living in the New Castle area provides:
- Tax-free shopping in Delaware
- Affordable housing market, low property taxes
- Close to amazing restaurants, entertainment, and shopping
- A great place to raise a family
Why our teachers are choosing to teach in Colonial
There are many reasons why educators are choosing to teach in Colonial. In a recent survey of CSD teachers, here are the top four reasons:
REASON #1:
Relationship with Colleagues
Over 85% of our educators say one of the top reasons they stay in Colonial are their colleagues.
In Colonial, you’ll find a culture of support, with colleagues who are ready to:
- Give you feedback to help you grow
- Hear your great ideas and lessons learned
- Share your classroom achievements
- Be there when you when you need a listening ear
- Celebrate our wins together
Learn more about ways to connect, including Educators of Color group.
REASON #2:
Impact on Students
We serve a diverse student population across our 15 schools and have a collective relentless passion to give them access to opportunities they need to succeed in college, career, and life.
- Offering over 25 Advanced Placement & Honors level throughout grades 6-12
- Elementary and High School Student Wellness Centers to provide medical services.
- 19 Career pathways at William Penn High School to give students access to work-based learning opportunities
- Theme based middle schools to align with pathways at the high school to engage students on a new level
REASON #3:
Employee Benefits
The Colonial School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package for all employees. The benefits package offers a menu of options including:
- Medical benefit plans offered at minimal or no cost for employee and family members
- Stipend given towards the cost of life, dental and vision benefits
Additional State Employee Benefits:
- Pension Plan
- Short & Long Term Disability Plans
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- DelaWell
REASON #4:
Support & Growth Opportunities
From district-wide and school-based PD opportunities to individual coaching from our experienced instructional coaches and a robust mentoring program, we make sure you’re getting what you need to grow and make an impact.
- Colonial has launched a Teacher Academy, an educator Institute, which serves as a pathway for mentoring, for educators looking to grow, and impact student outcomes
- The Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project, a PLC model that empowers teachers to identify bright spots (or things that are working) and then replicate them across schools
Colonial in the Spotlight
E3 is a networked improvement community that is bringing a wide variety of support and growth opportunities for Colonial’s teachers and school leaders as well as 32 other relatively small and/or rural schools in Indiana, South Carolina, and Texas.
“How to retain great teachers: Start with leadership opportunities”.
At Colonial, we’re focused on offering teachers with multiple opportunities for leadership roles and paths for advancement, including:
- instructional coach positions at the school and district level
- an aspiring leader program with a clear pathway for a wide variety of leadership opportunities
- teachers leading professional development and participating in action research through the Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project (STEP)
For more details, check out our recent feature in eSchool News in October 2018 entitled, “How to retain great teachers: Start with leadership opportunities.“
“My biggest bright spot as a teacher would have to be seeing past students become successful in their life and knowing I was
a part of that.”
How do
I apply?
STEP 1: REVIEW OPEN POSITIONS
View open positions in our district.
STEP 2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Submit your application through the AppliTrack online application system.
Complete application on AppliTrack.
For assistance and inquiries related to the AppliTrack online application system and/or application procedures, please contact a Human Resources representative at jobs@colonial.k12.de.us or 302-323-2712.
STEP 3: YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE IS REVIEWED
Application packages will be referred to hiring managers (supervisors, principals, directors, etc.) for consideration and an interview session.
STEP 4: COMPLETE A VIDEO INTERVIEW
You may be asked to complete a interview on Spark Hire, our video interview platform.
Keep an eye out for an email from Lead Teacher of Recruiting Katie Strouss or Applitrack.
STEP 5: BE INVITED FOR AN DEMO LESSON
If your application package and/or video interview meets the selection process criteria, you’ll receive an invitation to join us for a demo lesson in a Colonial classroom.
STEP 5: BE HIRED & RECEIVE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
If you complete the process successfully, you will receive a contract for employment. A member of the Colonial School District Hiring team will contact you about next steps.
STEP 6: BE CONNECTED WITH YOUR SCHOOL’S ONBOARDING TEAM.
Once you are assigned to a school, the onboarding team for your school will reach out to you. The team is made up of several teachers who will help you get connected in CSD and make sure you have everything you need to start off your school year!
New to the teaching field?
If you are applying for licensure or certification to teach in Delaware but do not have student teaching experience, you may be eligible for licensure under a Delaware Alternative Route.
Not ready to apply yet but . . .
I would like to learn more?
We’re excited you’re interested in learning more about CSD. Let’s find a time to connect. Contact us and one of our team members will be in touch with you.
Meet us!
Want to learn more about why CSD is a great place to teach? Stop by one of our hiring mixers and let’s connect!
Relay Residency
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Our innovative residency program provides aspiring teachers with a supportive, gradual introduction to teaching. Gain exceptional mentorship, state certification, a degree, and help to find a job in just two years.