Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation
Substitute Teaching in Delaware
Undergraduate and graduate students in our teacher preparation programs can become substitute teachers in Delaware schools and gain classroom experience while serving the local community.
This page provides easy access to each district and charter school’s substitute teaching application process, as well as a curated list of resources for first-time substitute teachers.
New Castle County
Academia Antonia Alonso
Contact the Executive Director by email if you are interested in substitute teaching here.
Contact Information
4403 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
Mercedes Alonso, Executive Director
mercedes.alonso@academia.k12.de.us
Appoquinimink School District
Appoquinimink School District uses Frontline Education for all job applications. You can search for substitute positions on that site.
Contact Information
118 S. 6th Street, Odessa, DE 19730
Dominic Banks, Supervisor, Recruitment, Retention
dominic.banks@appo.k12.de.us
Brandywine School District
General information on becoming a substitute teacher can be found on their website, Work for BSD! / Substitute Teachers/Paraeducators.
- You can join an information session to learn more about substituting.
- You can send your resume directly to Kelly Services by email.
- You can create an account and submit an application through MyKellyJobs.com.
If you would like to apply, it would be best to contact the recruiter at Kelly Education directly:
Darlisa Farlow
800-991-5157 (general recruiting number)
800-899-1344 (direct line)
Contact Information
1311 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Hekima Wicker, Administrator of Human Resources
hekima.wicker@bsd.k12.de.us
Charter School of New Castle
Charter School of New Castle uses Frontline Education for all job applications. You can search for temporary teacher openings on that site.
Contact Information
170 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
Charter School of Wilmington
There is a page on their website that has current openings.
More information about substituting at CSW can be found on 1BrowseFile.aspx (applitrack.com). There is a link at the bottom of the page to take those interested in applying to Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
100 North DuPont Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
Christina School District
Christina School District uses ESS for non-long-term substitutes. You will see links for both substitute teachers and substitute educational paraprofessionals. Both jobs list responsibilities and qualifications as well as a link to start your application.
Contact Information
600 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Ledonnis Hernandez, Supervisor, Human Resources
ledonnis.hernandez@christina.k12.de.us
Colonial School District
General information for substitutes.
Colonial SD uses Kelly Education to supply their substitutes. You can call 800-991-5157, option 2. You can also send your resume to darf283@kellyservices.com.
Contact Information
318 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
Delaware Military Academy
Contact Debra Certesio for more information on employment opportunities.
Contact Information
112 Middleboro Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
Debra Certesio, Dean of Cadets
debra.certesio@dma.k12.de.us
East Side Charter School
All job openings can be found on the general job listings page.
Contact Information
3000 N. Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Maureen Thomas, Director of Human Resources
Maureen.Thomas@va.k12.de.us
Freire Charter School
An application for all their support roles, including substitute teachers, can be found on their website. Clicking on the link will bring you to the Freire Schools Careers Portal. From there, you can search by location and degree type to find all substitute openings.
Contact Information
201 W. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
First State Montessori Academy
Experience with Montessori or Responsive Classroom is helpful but not required.
Resumes can be sent to fsma.charter@gmail.com. You can also contact Liz Madden to get on their substitute list.
More job information can be found on their website.
Contact Information
1000 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Gateway Lab School
Current open positions can be found here. The substitute teacher job description can be found here.
There is an application available. Enter “substitute teacher” on the first line for Position Applied For.
Once completed, send the application, cover letter and resume to Pam Draper.
You can also place an application at Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
2501 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Great Oaks Charter School
Current openings can be found here.
This page contains information about the substitute teacher position as well as an application you can fill out at the bottom of the page.
- Fill out each space in the form
- Upload your resume/cvc and your cover letter
Contact Kendra Giardiniere if you have any questions.
Contact Information
1200 N. French Street, 8th and 9th Floors, Wilmington, DE 19801
Kuumba Academy Charter School
You can email your information to employment@kacsde.org.
Include a note of interest in the email and attach your resume.
Contact Information
1200 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy
All applications must be submitted through Frontline. Submit cover letter, resume, teaching certificate. Include any applicable documents requested.
Contact Information
K-8 Campus
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711
9-12 Campus
750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19713
MOT Charter School
Current openings can be found on Frontline/Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
1275 Cedar Lane Rd, Middletown, DE
Grades K-8: 302-376-5125
Grades 9-12: 302-696-2001
New Castle County Vo-Tech School District
NCCVT uses Frontline/Join Delaware Schools. Current openings can be found on Join Delaware Schools Consortium – Frontline Recruitment.
Contact Denise Montgomery.
Contact Information
1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
Newark Charter School
View position openings and details at Join Delaware Schools website.
Contact Information
200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711
Odyssey Charter School
Hiring information can be found on Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
Barley Mill Plaza, 4319 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
Red Clay School District
Substitute applications can be found at ESS.
Contact Information
1502 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
St. Anne’s Episcopal School
Information on current teaching openings is available here.
Please contact Renee Chaudoin for additional information.
Contact Information
211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-3179
Thomas Edison Charter School
Information about all their positions can be found out by sending an email of interest to info@tecs.k12.de.us.
In addition to substitute positions, there are opportunities at their after-school and Saturday programs, as well as summer camps.
Contact Information
220 N. Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Kent County
Academy of Dover Charter School
No specific information is available, but you can contact them through their website to inquire about substitute positions.
Contact Information
104 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904
Caesar Rodney School District
Caesar Rodney uses Kelly Services.
Contact Information
7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934
Campus Community School
Applications can be submitted on Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
350 Pear Street, Dover, DE 19904
Capital School District
This district is currently hiring. Information can be found on their website.
Contact Information
198 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904
Human Resources Office:
302-857-4215
Early College High School at Delaware State University
Early College High School uses Join Delaware Schools for all openings.
Contact Information
1570 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
First State Military Academy
First State Military Academy uses Join Delaware Schools for their applications.
Contact Information
355 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938
Lake Forest School District
General information about open positions can be found here.
LFSD uses Kelly Educational Staffing. For more information call 302-674-8087.
Contact Information
5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943
Milford School District
Fill out the Substitute Application here.
Additional information can be found on their Human Resources webpage.
Contact Information
906 Lakeview Ave, Milford, DE 19963
Polytech High School
Polytech HS uses Frontline Education.
Contact Information
923 Walnut Shade Rd, Woodside, DE 19980
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Openings and information can be found at Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
33379 S. Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934
Providence Creek Academy
All employment information is located at Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
273 W Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE 19938
Smyrna School District
Application can be found on Applitrack.
Contact Information
82 Monrovia Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977
Sussex County
Cape Henlopen School District
Prospective candidates who are interested in substitute teaching should apply through their online application system.
When the application file is complete, including a satisfactory criminal background check, a negative TB test, DE Child Protection Registry check, health certificate, transcript(s), and three references, you will be notified by email with login information.
Contact Information
1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
Delmar School District
This website contains a list of active vacancies. The list includes both permanent and substitute positions. Interested applicants can find more information and apply here.
Contact Information
200 N. 8th Street, Delmar, DE 19940
Brittney Boothman, Human Resources Secretary
Extension 111
Indian River School District
Indian River uses Join Delaware Schools for their applications.
Contact Information
31 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975
Celeste Bunting, Director of Personnel
celeste.bunting@irsd.k12.de.us
Laurel School District
All openings can be found on Join Delaware Schools.
If you have a question, you can contact the Personnel Secretary, Judy Evans at 302-875-6108.
Contact Information
1160 S. Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956
Milford School District
Fill out the Substitute Application here.
Additional information can be found on their Human Resources webpage.
Contact Information
906 Lakeview Ave, Milford, DE 19963
Seaford School District
Application can be found on Applitrack.
Contact Information
390 North Market Street, Seaford, DE 19973
Sussex Academy
Current job openings can be found on Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
21150 Airport Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
Sussex Montessori School
Email for information to apply at info@sussexms.k12.de.us.
Contact Information
24960 Dairy Lane, Seaford, DE 19973
Sussex Technical High School
Information on job openings can be found at Join Delaware Schools.
- Must be at least 21 years old and out of high school at least 4 years
- Preferred experience teaching or working with high school students
- Preferred knowledge and/or experience in vocational/technical education
Contact Information
17099 County Seat Hwy, Georgetown, DE 19947
Woodbridge School District
Employment information posted on Join Delaware Schools.
Contact Information
16359 Sussex Hwy, Bridgeville, DE 19933
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