About Great Oaks Charter School – Wilmington

The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Wilmington opened in downtown Wilmington in the fall of 2015. This school year, Great Oaks – Wilmington serves 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Great Oaks provides a unique structure of support for its students. We are committed to provide a high dosage of mentorship and individualized learning to help Great Oaks students reach their maximum potential.

Position Summary:

Great teachers are at the heart of what we do and are the key to our students’ success. Our most successful teachers are mission-driven, adaptable, and have a collaborative team mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

Drive student outcomes by:

● Aligning planning to the Delaware state standards and student assessment data

● Using data-driven techniques to set ambitious goals for scholars

● Collaborating with the Student Services team to build differentiated learning plans for all scholars

● Maintaining consistent communications with families regarding student progress

● Taking an active role on the Grade Level Planning Team and Student Support Team

Maintain strong classroom and school culture by:

● Clearly and consistently communicating and upholding school rules, values, and expectations in and out of the classroom

● Setting an urgent, respectful, and positive tone in the classroom

● Displaying extraordinary time management to maximize student learning

● Building relationships with students that communicate the importance of college success and your belief that they will succeed

● Building a collaborative, respectful classroom community

● Taking on responsibilities outside of their content area such as leading an advisory/homeroom class, supporting at lunch duty, teaching enrichment classes, and/or leading after-school activities

Plan a rigorous curriculum and deliver strong instruction by:

• Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of content and subject matter
• Using a multitude of instructional strategies that are academically rigorous and highly engaging
• Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to specific Delaware state standards
• Taking responsibility for student progress; constantly working to respond to students’ need

Competencies and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have proven success in implementing high-quality instruction that leads to the improvement of student achievement in an urban school. S/he will possess exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will also have:

● A strong academic record with a Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university is required; an advanced degree in the subject area preferred

● At least two years of experience improving student achievement at an urban school, preferred

● State teaching certification

● Extremely strong classroom management abilities

● A strong belief that all students can succeed

● A do-whatever-it-takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening

● An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately

General Information

This position is for the 2024-2025 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2024 Selected candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

Compensation

Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person