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Job description
Position Type:
Elementary School/Elementary
Date Posted:
3/16/2026
Location:
Odyssey Charter School
Date Available:
FY27
District:
Odyssey Charter School
ELEMENTARY - IMMERSION ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
Terms of Employment: 10-month employee
Reports to: Principal, Immersion School
Salary: Current Odyssey Charter School Teacher Salary Schedule
About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,500 students. Our School has a growing dual Greek language immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must hold a valid, active Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in required content area in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531.
Successful completion of Praxis II exams.
Proficient in English Language, both written and spoken.
Experience teaching in an immersion or foreign language program preferred
Experience teaching students with diverse needs
A global citizenship and collaborative mindset
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Effectively Teach ELA and Social Studies to elementary students.
Desire and drive to grow as an educator, specifically in Language Immersion Models and Curriculum and Second-Language Acquisition Techniques.
Effectively collaborate with all partner teachers, staff, and parents.
Driven to embrace and learn about the Greek culture.
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Co-lesson-plan with partner teachers, including content transfer lessons.
Execute the day-to-day operations of the classroom, including engaging differentiated instruction, lesson planning, conducting student assessments, classroom management, parent communication, etc.
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Assess students' accomplishments on a regular basis, provide reports as required, and notify parents of student progress when necessary.
Monitor the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Standard Requirements Favorable Criminal Background Check
Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check
Tuberculin Test
Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck
Important Application Information
Interested applicants must apply online and upload: Letter of interest
Resume
Proof of certification
Most recent job evaluation
Three professional references (supervisors or managers)
For assistance with the application process or to request a paper application, please contact the OCS Human Resources Team at .
Application Procedures
Internal Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application or submit a current resume with license/certification information. Letters of recommendation are optional.
External Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application and submit: Letter of interest
Current resume
Recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations
Transcripts
Current, Active License/Certification
Three (3) professional references, must be supervisory level
Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year
Previous submissions will not automatically be considered. Applicants must apply specifically for the Job ID associated with this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant laws.
Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
Who can apply
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