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What Our Teachers Say About Working at Gateway Charter School in Annual Employee Surveys.

“Gateway Charter School is welcoming, supportive, and has a close-knit community and that is the reason I stay”.

“The school administrators and mentors work to develop a personal relationship with all staff and support our professional goals.”

“I have regained my love of teaching since being here.”

Who We Are

Gateway Charter School is a Delaware public charter school serving students in grades K - 8. Our goal is to empower students who may struggle in a traditional school environment to thrive and reach their fullest potential by providing smaller class sizes, research-based strategies, and learning that is infused with arts-based instruction, in a community that promotes perseverance, compassion, and respect. Our teachers and staff are committed to developing a sense of inquiry and love of learning in each student.

We Offer

• Small class sizes.
• A supportive community dedicated to teacher growth.
• Paraprofessionals who support the teacher in the classroom.
• School leadership that respects the professional judgment of staff members.

The Impact You Will Have

We are looking for passionate teachers who will inspire our students to succeed and reach their individual learning potential. If you are looking for a new opportunity to inspire transformational change for students in a warm and welcoming environment, Gateway Charter School is the place for you.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education
• A valid and current license or certificate as an Early Childhood Teacher
• Commitment to helping each student succeed and reach their individual learning potential.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continue honing your teaching craft.

The Opportunity: - Elementary Teacher

• Deliver arts-integrated lesson plans in a way that captures the attention of students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
• Seek to improve instruction as measured by student results; “If students don’t learn the way I teach, then I must change the way I teach so that students will learn.”
• Participate in regular coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university with a Major or the Equivalent in early childhood education from an educator preparation program.
• Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and /or certification in Delaware. Preferred certification in special education as well as subject-specific certification.
• Creative with the ability to "think out of the box" and engage students in a positive learning experience.
• The ability to create and maintain a multi-sensory classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standard.

Compensation and Benefits

Gateway Charter School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with anticipated duties and prior experience. All full-time Gateway Charter School staff members are eligible to participate in the school’s excellent benefits program.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should email a resume along with a letter of interest.

Gateway Charter School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We maintain a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Similarly, it is our policy and practice to make hiring decisions based solely upon an applicant’s qualifications for the position(s) for which he/she has applied. Please inform the Human Resources Department if you require reasonable accommodation for the application or interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,741.00 - $75,065.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 2nd grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person