Elementary ELA Teacher - English Immersion Partner

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Charter School is seeking an Elementary ELA Teacher for an English immersion program. The 10-month position reports to the Principal, Immersion School, and follows the Odyssey salary schedule for teachers in a charter setting.

Qualified candidates hold an active Delaware teaching license with Praxis II, and have strong English proficiency and experience in immersion or diverse classrooms. Responsibilities include planning, collaboration, assessment, and family communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in the required content area.
• Praxis II exams completed.
• Proficient in English language, both written and spoken.
• Experience teaching in immersion or foreign language programs preferred.
• Experience teaching diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELA and Social Studies to elementary students.
• Collaborate with partner teachers, staff, and parents.
• Engage in differentiated instruction and thorough lesson planning.
• Plan a program of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Maintain classroom records, assessments, and communication with families.

Skills

English language proficiency

Immersion teaching experience

Collaborative mindset

Global citizenship

Education

Delaware teaching license

Praxis II certification

Job description

Elementary ELA Teacher - English Immersion Partner JobID: 34741

• Position Type: Elementary School/ Elementary
• Date Posted: 3/16/2026
• Date Available: FY27

ELEMENTARY - IMMERSIONENGLISH LANGUAGETEACHER

Terms of Employment: 10-month employee

Reports to: Principal, Immersion School

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 2,500 students. Our School has a growing dual Greek language 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid, active 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 animmersion or foreign language program 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 collaboratewith 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.
• Plana program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Createa classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Preparefor classes assigned and showwritten evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encouragestudents to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assess students' accomplishments on a regular basis, provide reports as required, and notify parents of student progress when necessary.
• Monitorthe learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takeall necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintainaccurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check
• Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant laws.