Elementary Teacher Grades 3-5; SY

Elementary Teacher - (Grades 3-5) (SY )

Apply for the Elementary Teacher role at Christina School District.

Terms of Employment: 10‑month Employee
Reports to: Principal, Intermediate School
Salary: Current Odyssey Charter School Teacher Salary Schedule

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, a full‑scale K‑12 Charter School serving 2,300 students. The school offers a growing dual Greek language immersion program, innovative green initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware and global citizens, utilizing 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.

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

• Must hold a valid Delaware License and K‑12 Certification in required areas
• Or be actively participating in an approved DOE ARTC program in the required content areas
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Proficient in English Language, both written and spoken
• Experience teaching in elementary grades in an immersion or foreign language program preferred
• 3‑5 grade teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching students with diverse needs
• Global citizenship and collaborative mindset

• Effectively teach all content areas to a diverse group of elementary students
• Desire and drive to grow as an educator, specifically in language immersion models and second‑language acquisition techniques
• Effectively collaborate with all partners, staff, and parents
• Embrace and learn about Greek culture
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship building skills
• Co‑lesson‑plan with partner teachers, including content transfer lessons
• Execute the day‑to‑day classroom operations: differentiated instruction, lesson planning, assessments, classroom management, parent communication, etc.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Assess students’ accomplishments regularly, provide reports as required, and notify parents of progress when necessary
• Diagnose learning disabilities of students regularly, seeking assistance from district specialists as required
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records per law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Favorable criminal background check and child abuse registry check for the candidate offered employment
• Tuberculin test
• Mandatory direct deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants should apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references. Please contact the HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302‑516‑8000 x600.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Primary and Secondary Education