High School Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

State pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Freire Charter Wilmington, located at 201 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, seeks a High School Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction for Chemistry and Environmental Science. The role runs from November through February with potential for permanent opportunities based on fit.

The candidate will foster critical thinking, communicate with families, and engage in ongoing professional development while contributing to a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid state teaching certification, or clear ability to obtain certification.
• Strong content-area knowledge and instructional skill.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Foster a classroom environment grounded in critical thinking, academic rigor, mutual respect, and high expectations for all students.
• Implement high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum and design instructional materials that promote deep thinking and problem-solving.
• Maintain proactive communication with families regarding student progress and relevant school updates.
• Engage in professional development and collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and growth.

Skills

Content knowledge

Instructional skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

High School Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute JobID: 37268

For this High School Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute 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. 95% of The Class of 2025 received acceptances into 52 unique colleges and universities and earned nearly $4.3M 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.

Freire Charter Wilmington: 201 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

What you'll do

As a member of Freire's instructional team, you will implement high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum to drive rigorous instruction, critical thinking, and high achievement in your classroom, while remaining open to feedback and instructional coaching.

*This positions runs from November through February with potential for permanent opportunities based on overall fit and position availability. The long term assignment will be for Chemistry and Environmental Science classes.

Responsibilities

• Foster a classroom environment grounded in critical thinking, academic rigor, mutual respect, and high expectations for all students.
• Implement high-quality, content-specific curriculum and design instructional materials that promote deep thinking and problem-solving.
• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with families regarding student progress and relevant school updates.
• Engage fully in professional development and collaborate closely with colleagues to best support student learning and growth.

Who you are

You believe all students can succeed and bring our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity to life through your actions and relationships. 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.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid state teaching certification, or a clear ability and commitment to obtain certification
• Strong content-area knowledge and instructional skill
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a work ethic and collaborative spirit
• Minimum of two years of successful experience working with diverse student populations

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000–$85,000, with certified teachers entering their first year starting at $55,000. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and additional benefits. Delaware employees are enrolled in Delaware's state pension plan and may also elect to participate in the state's 403(b) retirement plan.