About this opportunity
Delaware Schools Consortium lists this 5th Grade Teacher opportunity in clayton, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Elementary School/Elementary
Date Posted:
8/9/2026
Location:
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Date Available:
ASAP
District:
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Title of this Position: Teacher
Reports To: Dean of Academics
The Teacher is responsible for providing direction, assistance, foresight, and intervention for every student in their classroom. The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success.
Qualities needed to thrive in this role:
Relationships - The ability to create and develop relationships with students, families, staff and the local community
Knowledge - Content and pedagogical knowledge to best allow for the educational process to demonstrate growth
Dedication- A commitment to the students and stake holders of PCA as well as a determination to reach all students academically
Community- Communication and interpersonal skills to create an atmosphere and culture of acceptance to foster and promote learning with parents, students, and staff
Major Responsibilities Include:
Under the supervision of the teacher and the Dean of Academics, the Teacher will:
Be knowledgeable in academic areas, learning theories, and teaching strategies
Have training in classroom management and discipline
Have a positive attitude and growth mindset
Develop a scope and sequence within the first two weeks of school
Work hand in hand with the special education department
Be able to display lesson plans daily
Attend PLC meetings as scheduled
Demonstrate effective identification, planning, and utilization of community resources consistent with the objectives of the class
Begin instruction promptly at 8:00am
Works closely with immediate colleagues within the department as a team when planning the academic program
Plans and implements a program of academic studies for which the individual is employed
Handling materials in an orderly fashion, insuring that equipment and materials needed for the activity are readily available and that resources used are appropriate to the activity; providing proper care and use of equipment
Effectively communicates with parents, relating information of relevance and meaning
Possesses experience in technology-based instruction and analyzes data to make informed decisions about students' instructional needs
Actively participates in PCA2T
Having objectives and plans for the day that are communicated with students, following lesson plans based on the school's official curriculum or the Delaware Content Standards.
Presenting a strong professional image through manner, voice and appearance
Creating an atmosphere in which mutual respect is evident;
Routinely checking for each student's level of understanding of essential information during instruction and before moving on
Provide opportunities for students to use or apply what they are learning while the teacher is available to assist
Relating learning activities to student interests; offering varied learning activities; making involvement a part of the learning process
Providing consistent and immediate feedback to students
Praising students for appropriate classroom behavior; letting students know when they are making progress; varying praise words
Other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelor's Degree from a four year accredited educational institution in education or related field
Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
Delaware State Initial or Continuing License (uploaded and approved in DEEDS)
Dual Certification preferred
Experience 2+ Year's experience preferred
Skills
Ability to:
1. Maintain an overall effective rating in DTGSS
2. Remain organized with communication, grading, meetings, and requirements
3. Be passionate about the learning process
4. Drive student growth
5. Maintain various student documentation, accommodations, and records
Compensation:
This position will require approximately 37.5 hours per week per week for a 10 months.
Compensation: Based on experience and education.
Notes:
A criminal background check is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate during the interview process an understanding of diversity, educational equity and multicultural education. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The selected candidate should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the position's key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.
Providence Creek Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age or Vietnam Era veteran's status in employment or its programs and activities. All interested applicants should complete application on .
Worksite address
clayton, DE, 19938, US
Who can apply
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