2026 Summer Nurses - 21st Century Community Learning Program

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
4/1/2026

Location:
Capital Administrative Office

Date Available:
6/29/26

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Capital School District
2026 Summer Program
21st Century Community Learning Program Nurse Positions
(Multiple Locations)

Locations/Positions:

• Dover High School (1)
• Middle School of Innovation (1)
• North Dover Elementary (1)
• South Dover Elementary (1)

Date of Availability: June 29th, 2026

Date Closing: Until Filled

Position:

21st Century Summer Program Nurse
(Temporary - Grant Funded Position)

Reports to:

Building Principal

Program Dates & Schedule :

• Professional Learning (Required):
  • June 29, 2026 (5 ¾ hours):
• Student Program Dates (19 Days):
  June 30; July 1, 2
  July 6, 7, 8, 9
  July 13, 14, 15, 16
  July 20, 21, 22, 23
  July 27, 28, 29, 30
• Schedule:
  Monday-Thursday program schedule (5 ¾ hours per day - includes up to 1 hour planning/week)
• High School: Staff 7:15 AM - 1:10 PM
• Middle School: Staff 9:15 AM - 3:10 PM
• Elementary School: Staff 8:15 AM - 2:10 PM
  • South Dover Elementary end time will be 3:00 to accommodate Freedom School (+1 hour)

Salary:

• Prep Days: $39.76/hour
• Program Rate: Per diem

Capital School District Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Goals

• Increase school attendance and academic achievement of participating students in one or more academic areas
• Increase school connectedness of participants, including families, caregivers, and school teachers/staff
• Increase the capacity of participants to become productive adults

Quality after school programs provide safe, engaging environments that motivate and inspire learning outside the regular school day. While there is no single formula for success, research shows that effective programs combine academic, enrichment, cultural, and recreational activities to engage students and families in meaningful learning opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer basic first aid
• Dispense and document medication in accordance with nursing protocols
• Communicate with parents/guardians as applicable
• Maintain appropriate documentation of all nursing interventions and medication administration in Health Accounting
• Support medical needs of all students enrolled in 21st century programs
• Respond to emergencies and provide support for assigned schools as needed
• Provide triage coverage for multiple sites when called upon
• Be reliable, punctual, and prepared to support the after school experience
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns as appropriate
• Collaborate with program staff and administration to support safe program operations
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for all assigned program days
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the District Supervisor/Director and Principal

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, reach with arms, and communicate clearly.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications & Certifications

• Current Delaware Registered Nurse (RN) License (or compact state equivalent recognized by Delaware)
• Certified or eligible for a Delaware Department of Education School Nurse Certificate
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience (hospital, community, pediatrics, public health, or school nursing)
• CPR/AED/First aid certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross; pediatric and adult)
• Experience working with elementary, middle, and/or high school students

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io