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:
Drive student outcomes by:
- 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 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
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 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 leads 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 is required; an 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 2024-2025 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2024 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 Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
