High School English Teacher (25-26 SY)

Freire Schools; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a High School English Teacher at an innovative charter school in Wilmington, Delaware. This role is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and high achievement among students in grades 8-12. You will have the opportunity to create a dynamic classroom environment that promotes respect, rigorous learning, and individual growth. With a commitment to equity and diversity, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team to ensure every student reaches their potential. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fulfilling career choice for passionate educators dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

State Pension Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and valid state teaching certification required.
• At least 2 years of experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of critical thinking and respect.
• Leverage curriculum to promote problem solving and achievement.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Communication

Diversity Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

State Teaching Certification

Job description

About the team

For this High School English Teacher position, you’ll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire is all about Graduation x 2 – graduation from high school and from college. We challenge our students to achieve higher than they ever have before, and we give them the support they need to get there, including individualized college counseling. The Class of 2024 received acceptances into 81 unique colleges and universities and earned nearly $7M in scholarship award offers. This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.

What you’ll do

As a member of Freire’s instructional team, you’ll work with high-quality, standard aligned curriculum to push critical thinking and high achievement in your classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a classroom culture of critical thinking, rigorous learning, respect for the community, and high achievement for all students.
• Leverage content specific curriculum and create learning materials to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
• Establish consistent communication rhythms with families regarding individual student progress and school related information.
• Actively participate in professional development and collaboration with staff to support the needs of our students.

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid state teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong content knowledge
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done
• At least 2 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000 - $85,000. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Delaware employees are enrolled in Delaware’s state pension plan (and may additionally choose to participate in the state’s 403(b) retirement plan).