Substitute Nurse

“Working at Pilot has restored my faith in teaching. Everything that I have the opportunity to do here for my students is exactly what I tried so hard to do at my old school but couldn’t because I didn’t have the resources or support necessary.”

The Pilot School is an incredible place to work. We are always looking for innovative, curious professionals who can bring energy and enthusiasm to whatever they do. With state-of-the-art facilities, a robust support team, a commitment to excellence, and a love of teamwork, Pilot faculty and staff have much longer than average career spans at the school. Our students benefit from the wisdom and experience of our teaching corps, and we constantly strive to push ourselves to new horizons.

“You won’t find a more supportive, collaborative, and welcoming environment—one where vulnerability is seen as a strength and learning from one another is not only encouraged but celebrated within the culture.”

As an organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of each and every one of our students, The Pilot School recognizes the necessity for a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. As such, the Pilot School is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions and personnel policies do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

“I love working at Pilot. I am thankful everyday that I have been given the opportunity to work with such a wonderful, caring group of individuals that go above and beyond to contribute to the success of all students.”

2026-27 School Year OPENings

Are you a curious person who can’t help but ask “Why?” whenever you come upon a problem?

Are you comfortable with–or do you even thrive off–change?

At the end of the work day, do you need to know you’ve made a difference?

If this is you, let’s talk!

The Pilot School is looking for faculty and staff for the 26-27 school year. Pilot is a K-8 independent school for bright children who learn differently. We work tirelessly to provide a transformative educational experience. That means between the day our students enter our program and the day they graduate, they become different human beings. They have developed skills they struggled to acquire before, they believe things about themselves they previously thought impossible, and they have the confidence to navigate environments that were difficult for them before Pilot. That transformation happens because of our expert faculty. And you could be a part of that.

The claim we make to our families is a bold and audacious one. We promise success where others have struggled. And we make that success possible through small class sizes (5-8 students in a classroom), integrated therapies (you’ll be working with an incredible team of speech, physical, and occupational therapists), and an expert faculty (that means a lot of professional development). Our teachers collaborate often, which happens in regular meetings and informally, too. Our faculty are well resourced and have a full quarter of their day free to prepare for their classes and meet with their colleagues. In short, we expect the best, but we do everything in our power to provide the tools to make it possible. Our most successful teachers are compassionate, optimistic, and have an unparalleled growth mindset about both their students and themselves. Our educators bring intellectual, emotional, and professional energy, and it is through them that all the magic happens. The Pilot School is truly an awesome place to work.

We demonstrate our care and concern for our employees by offering a robust benefits package:

• 100% health and dental insurance
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• 403(b) matching
• along with additional wellness benefits
• 50% tuition remission for faculty children (at Pilot, if appropriate, or a partnering PS-12 independent school)
• professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff
• family-friendly organization, supporting life-work balance at all stages

Substitute Nurse

The Pilot Schoolseeks substitute school nurses for per diem coverage in a K-8 independent school setting. The successful candidate will be student-centered and committed to a team approach to school-wide health and wellness. This position requires a high degree of interpersonal communication and organizational skills in addition to general nursing duties. Experience in pediatric or community health is preferred.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Active Delaware Registered Nurse License (or compact state)
• Must have at least two years of clinical experience
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Skills:

• Previous School Nursing Experience or experience providing healthcare to school-­aged children
• PALS certification
• Monitor and maintain health screening/immunization information
• Ability to multitask in a healthcare environment
• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
• This is a per-diem (as needed) position.
• These positions are on-call, as needed positions to fill in for our regular school nurse in their absence. There is no guarantee of hours with these positions.
• School hours are 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday

The Pilot School provides equal opportunity to all otherwise qualified applicants/studentsand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color/religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected status, The school will make reasonable accommodation(s) of a disability so long as the accommodations do not present an undue hardship to the school.