High School English Language Arts Teacher

Delaware Public Schools

Delaware

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Date Posted August 19, 2025
Industry K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed Yes
Job Status Not Specified
Salary Not Specified

Description:

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.

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 2025-2026 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2025 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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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