What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 High School Social Studies Teacher position at Great Oaks Charter School- Wilmington?
About Great Oaks Charter School – Wilmington
The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Wilmington opened in downtown Wilmington in the fall of 2015. For the 2023-2024 school year, Great Oaks – Wilmington serves 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Great Oaks provides a unique structure of support for its students. Students receive daily individualized instruction from an AmeriCorps tutor to supplement their classroom learning. This commitment to mentorship and individualized learning helps Great Oaks students reach their maximum potential.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and Great Oaks AmeriCorps Fellows 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
- Holding weekly Office Hours and Homework Help Center
- 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
- 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 led 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
required; 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 Secondary Social Studies
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
