Greek Language Program Teacher - Secondary Education (Gr 6-12)

GREEK LANGUAGE TEACHER- SECONDARY EDUCATION

Terms of Employment:  10-month employee
Reports to:  Dean, Hellenic and Classic Education and Building Level Principal
Salary:  Current Odyssey Charter School Teacher Salary Schedule

About Odyssey Charter School: 
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 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 Teaching License and Certificate in the required content area in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 or be actively enrolled and participating in a State of Delaware ARTC program in the required content area.
• Must commit to consistently attend, meet requirements and complete the approved ARTC program within the program timeframe.
• Successful completion of ACTFL exam in Greek language (Superior level).
• Experience teaching Greek as a foreign/second language in a 6-12 immersion or foreign language program preferred.
• Secondary education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching students with diverse needs. 
• Proven commitment to global citizenship and collaborative mindset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach Secondary Education students (Greek language, theatre, history, geography, art).
• Proven ability to grow as an educator, specifically in Language Immersion Models and Curriculum and Second-Language Acquisition Techniques.
• Effectively collaborate with all partner teachers, staff, and parents.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Co-lesson-plan with partner teachers, including content transfer lessons in an immersion setting, if needed.
• Proven ability to effectively execute the day-to-day operations of the classroom, including engaging differentiated instruction, lesson planning, conducting student assessments, classroom management, holding all students accountable, consistent parent communication, etc.
• Plan and execute a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor or an adminstrator.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide reports as required, and notify parents of student progress as necessary.
• Assess the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Take all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy/best practices, and administrative regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

 
Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references, at least two from supervisors.

Please contact an OCS HR Team Member with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000.