Substitute Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

About Sussex Montessori School: Sussex Montessori School was approved as a charter school by the Delaware Department of Education in April 2018. We currently enroll 450 students from K – 6th grade. The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship. The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.

Summary of Position: The substitute school Nurse reports directly to the Head of School, and is responsible for providing a specialized nursing practice that advances the well-being of our students.

Location: Seaford, Delaware

Duties:

• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Keep record of students seen and how they were treated
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

Required Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license recognized by the Delaware Board of Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher required from a regionally accredited college or university
• 3-5 years of supervised clinical nursing experience
• Valid and Current CPR / AED Certification
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, educational equity, and multicultural education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior school nurse experience
• Prior pediatric care experience
• Knowledge of eSchool
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole

How to Apply: You must submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered:

• A resume that clearly indicates that you possess the required qualifications, and that indicates which preferred qualifications and additional relevant qualifications you would bring to this position.
• A one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Interested applicants should complete an application on

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sussex Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.