About the team

For this School Leader Fellow position, you'll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire is all about Graduation x 2 – graduation from high school and from college. We challenge our students to achieve higher than they ever have before, and we give them the support they need to get there, including individualized college counseling. The Class of 2023 received acceptances into 81 unique colleges and universities and more than $10M in scholarship award offers. This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.

Freire is on the lookout for passionate, equity-driven educators who have a proven track record of moving the needle on student outcomes. As a School Leader Fellow, you'll gain practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the challenges and opportunities of school leadership with the support of Freire Wilmington's leadership team.

• Lead a high priority project aimed at improving student outcomes related to attendance, behavior, and academics

• Receive regular feedback and mentorship through individualized, one-on-one leadership coaching

• Collaborate with a diverse group of leaders and educators to consistently raise the bar and advance our mission of providing a college prep learning experience for students in Delaware

• Learn first-hand about the day to day operations of leading a school and the leadership skills required to do it effectively

You're an equity-focused educator, an aspiring leader, and an innovative problem solver with an unwavering belief that our students can succeed. You have a demonstrated commitment to educational equity and a proven track record of instructional success and student growth.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• Appropriate state teaching certification

• 3 years of K-12 public or charter teaching experience, particularly in high-needs schools with leadership experience.

• A strong ability to develop relationships and work with various members of our school community, from students to teachers to heads of school.

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Delaware employees are enrolled in Delaware's state pension plan (and may additionally choose to participate in the state's 403(b) retirement plan).