Job Description

About Great Oaks Charter School – Wilmington

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. We are committed to provide a high dosage of mentorship and individualized learning to help Great Oaks students reach their maximum potential.

Position Summary:

Great teachers are at the heart of everything we do and are essential to our students' success. Our most

effective educators are mission-driven, adaptable, and committed to collaboration. Great Oaks seeks

experienced, proven teachers who are passionate about leading and inspiring the next generation of

students. This role is ideal for aspiring school administrators or seasoned professionals looking to expand

their skills and impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Drive student outcomes by:

• Aligning planning to the Common Core Standards and student assessment data
• Using data-driven techniques to set ambitious goals for scholars
• Collaborating with the Special Services team to build differentiated learning plans for all scholars
• Maintaining consistent communications with families regarding student progress
• Taking a leadership role in the Grade Level Planning team and in the Student Support Services 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 advisory classroom community
• Taking on responsibilities outside of their content area instruction such as advisory, lunch duty, enrichment classes, and 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 Common Core standards
• Taking responsibility for student progress; constantly working to respond to students' need

Shape the instructional practices of the school by:

• Leading the implementation of curriculum across content area
• Leading from within the Instructional Leadership Team….decisions making re: instructional practices

Accountability…

• Sustaining and promoting accountability
• Set a culture of professionalism … alignment with values

Competencies and Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to

communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. In addition, the candidate will possess:

• A strong academic record, including a bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university (required); an advanced degree in the subject area is strongly preferred
• Three to five years of experience improving student achievement in an urban school setting
• A state teaching certification in the relevant content area, with an initial or continuing license (required)
• Strong classroom management skills
• A firm belief that all students can succeed
• A "do whatever it takes" attitude, including a willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends
• The ability to receive feedback constructively and implement it quickly and effectively

General Information

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2026 Selected candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

Compensation

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

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

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,667.00 - $66,059.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school
• School

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person