Greek Language Teacher Grades K-5

Odyssey Charter School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Charter School in Delaware seeks a Greek Language Teacher for grades K-5 as part of our dual immersion and global citizenship initiative. The teacher delivers Greek language instruction alongside core subjects and collaborates with teachers and families to create immersive, engaging lessons.

The ideal candidate holds a Delaware teaching license in the content area, has immersion/foreign language experience, and uses differentiated instruction to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in the required content area or be actively enrolled in a Delaware ARTC program.
• Active completion of ACTFL Greek exam at Superior level.
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign/second language in immersion/FL programs preferred.
• Secondary education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Greek language to K-5 students, integrating theatre, history, geography, and art.
• Collaborate with partner teachers to plan immersion lessons and transfer of content.
• Maintain communication with parents and staff; manage classroom effectively and differentiate instruction.
• Assess student progress and provide regular progress reports as required.

Skills

Delaware Teaching License

Content-area Certification (Greek)

ACTFL Greek Superior

Foreign Language Teaching

Immersion/dual language experience

Diverse learners experience

Global citizenship mindset

Collaboration with staff and parents

Education

Delaware Teaching Certification

Job description

GREEK LANGUAGE TEACHER- Grades K-5

Terms of Employment: 10-month employee

Reports to: Principal, Building Level and VP Hellenic Education and Global Strategies

Salary: Current Odyssey Charter School Teacher Salary Schedule

About Odyssey Charter School: 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 2,400+ 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must holda valid Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in the required content area in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 or be actively enrolled and participating in a State of Delaware ARTC program in the required content area.
• Must commit to consistently attend, meet requirements and complete the approved ARTC program within the program timeframe.
• Successful completion of ACTFL exam in Greek language (Superior level).
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign/second language in a 6-12 immersion or foreign language program preferred.
• Secondary education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching students with diverse needs.
• Proven commitment to global citizenship and collaborative mindset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach all students (Greek language, theatre, history, geography, art).
• Proven ability 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.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Co-lesson-plan with partner teachers, including content transfer lessons in an immersion setting, if needed.
• Proven ability to effectively execute the day-to-day operations of the classroom, including engaging differentiated instruction, lesson planning, conducting student assessments, classroom management, holding all students accountable, consistent parent communication, etc.
• Plan and execute a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of allstudents.
• Createa classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of allstudents.
• Preparefor classes assigned and showwritten evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor or an adminstrator.
• Encouragestudents to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, providereports as required, andnotify parents of student progress asnecessary.
• Assess the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takeall necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintainaccurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, schoolpolicy/best practices, and administrative regulation.
• Performother duties as assigned.

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.