High School World Language/Spanish Teacher

Great Oaks Charter School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Great Oaks Charter School in Wilmington is looking for dedicated teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of urban school experience, and a belief in student success.

This role involves creating a rigorous curriculum, collaborating with student services, and maintaining a strong classroom culture. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven success in improving student achievement in urban schools.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• State teaching certification in World Language - French and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Align planning to Delaware state standards and student assessment data.
• Collaborate with team to build differentiated learning plans.
• Maintain communication with families regarding student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in relevant subject

Job 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. We are committed to provide a high dosage of mentorship and individualized learning to help Great Oaks students reach their maximum potential.

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

• 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 and Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellows 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
• Holding weekly Office Hours and Homework Help Center

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 an 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 led 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 required; advanced degree in the subject area preferred
• At least two years of experience improving student achievement at an urban school, preferred
• State teaching certification in World Language - French and/or Spanish (strongly preferred)
• 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 2026-2027 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2026. 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 Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.03 - $31.41 per hour

Work Location: In person

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance