Elementary Teacher - (Grades K-2) (SY 2025-2026)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER -  Grades K-2
Terms of Employment:  10-month, Full-time Employee
Reports to:  Principal, Lower School
Salary:  Current Approved Odyssey Charter School CBA Salary Scale

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 2,300 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.  

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 /or/ be actively participating in an approved DOE ARTC program in elementary education
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams 
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration

 Qualifications Desired But Not Required:

• Dual certification Special Education and General Education
• Trauma informed practices trained
• Science of reading training

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach a diverse group of Elementary School students
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students utilizing Odyssey Charter School and the Board of Education's educational philosophy and policies 
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary
• Identifies the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Encourages and assists in the development of independent study habits
• Communicates with all students concerning their academic and behavioral progress
• Acts in ways which are likely to promote students' feelings of self-worth
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period
• Maintains a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel
• Meets responsibilities as per contractual agreement and State law
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth
• Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays
• Works cooperatively with all Odyssey stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.

Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000 x600.