Description: Elementary Teacher – Immersion Program English Partner Teacher

Terms of Employment: 10-month Employee

Reports to: Dean, Greek Program and Building Level Dean

Salary: Current Odyssey Charter School Teacher Salary Schedule

About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in required content area in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams.
• Proficient in English Language, both written and spoken.
• Experience teaching in a K-5 immersion or foreign language program preferred
• Elementary teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching students with diverse needs
• A global citizenship and collaborative mindset

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach ELA and Social Studies to elementary students.
• Desire and drive to grow as an educator, specifically in Language Immersion Models and Curriculum and Second-Language Acquisition Techniques.
• Effectively collaborate with all partner teachers, staff and parents.
• Driven to embrace and learn about the Greek culture.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship building skills.
• Co-lesson-plan with partner teachers, including content transfer lessons.
• Execute the day-to-day operations of the classroom, including: engaging differentiated instruction, lesson planning, conducting student assessments, classroom management, parent communication, etc.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide reports as required, and notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Identify the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year.

Please contact Human Resources with issues applying online or to obtain a paper application, 302/516-8000 x600

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 2nd grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Language immersion school

License/Certification:

• DE Teaching License/Are you eligible to obtain one? (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person