K-2 Substitute Teacher — Engaging, Socratic Classrooms

Odyssey Charter School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Charter School in Delaware seeks a Substitute Teacher for Grades K-2 to support instructional continuity across early grades. The candidate will plan lessons, deliver engaging instruction, and maintain a safe, positive classroom environment aligned with state standards.

The role requires a Delaware teaching license or eligibility and successful Praxis II completion, with responsibilities including progress reporting and collaboration with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams.
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration.

Responsibilities

• Effectively teach to a diverse group of K-2 students.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students while covering the Delaware Standards for the appropriate grade level.
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Prepares for class assignments and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers.
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Delaware teaching license

Praxis II

Classroom management

Job description

Odyssey Charter School in Delaware seeks a Substitute Teacher for Grades K-2 to support instructional continuity across early grades. The candidate will plan lessons, deliver engaging instruction, and maintain a safe, positive classroom environment aligned with state standards.

The role requires a Delaware teaching license or eligibility and successful Praxis II completion, with responsibilities including progress reporting and collaboration with staff and parents.