High School ELA Teacher

Expires on February 6, 2026

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.

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.

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

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
• 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

This position is for the  school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2025 Selected candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.