Substitute Teacher / Delaware
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Delaware Substitute Teacher License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Fills in for absent teachers. Requirements range from diploma to license.

What the Delaware data shows for Substitute Teachers

Becoming a licensed substitute teacher in Delaware means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 2,000 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Delaware regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 5-year cycle. Delaware doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Delaware reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
36/100
Substitute Teacher · Delaware

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Degree
2,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Substitute Teacher in Delaware? ▼
In Delaware, the license path calls for 2000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Substitute Teacher in Delaware? ▼
Delaware licenses substitute teachers who complete its requirements (2000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Delaware licensing board.
Can I transfer my Substitute Teacher license to Delaware from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for substitute teachers in Delaware - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Delaware licensing board for the current process.
Does Delaware require a background check for Substitute Teacher licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the substitute teacher licensing process in Delaware. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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Substitute Teacher in Delaware is one requirement row in a substitute teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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