Job Description

Long-Term Substitute Teacher - (Paid Parental Leave Coverage approximately 12 weeks)

Terms of Employment: Substitute Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal

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 2,500+ students. Our school features a growing dual immersion program, an innovative Green Initiative, a community food program, and strong academic outcomes.

Odyssey is united in its mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens who utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. Through the Socratic Method and inquiry-based learning, students are empowered to leverage their unique skills and talents in an equitable and collaborative environment where all students can succeed.

Middle School Substitute Teacher — Key Responsibilities

• Effectively provide instruction and support to a diverse population of middle school students in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
• Follow established lesson plans and instructional materials to maintain continuity of learning and support instruction aligned with Delaware Content Standards.
• Adapt instructional strategies, when appropriate, to address students' individual needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles.
• Implement documented accommodations, modifications, behavioral supports, and other student-specific requirements as directed.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that supports academic achievement and whole-child development.
• Encourage students to think critically, solve problems, actively participate in learning, and develop a lifelong enthusiasm for education.
• Establish and reinforce clear expectations for student behavior, responsibility, respect, and positive citizenship.
• Monitor student engagement, understanding, behavior, and completion of assigned work throughout the instructional period.
• Provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing academic, behavioral, or social-emotional challenges and seek support from school specialists or administrators when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assignments completed, classroom activities, and any significant concerns or incidents.
• Provide the regularly assigned teacher and/or administrator with a clear summary of instruction delivered, student progress, and relevant classroom matters.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, instructional materials, and school facilities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, Board policies, administrative regulations, school procedures, and professional expectations.
• Demonstrate Filotimo through integrity, compassion, responsibility, service, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of students and the OCS community.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with teachers, administrators, specialists, paraprofessionals, families, and other members of the school community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in English Language, both written and spoken.
• Experience teaching in relevant Grades in an immersion or foreign language program preferred
• Relevant teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching students with diverse needs
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• A global citizenship and collaborative mindset
• Experience working in a multicultural/multilingual environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of active Delaware Teaching License and Certificate in required content area in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 preferred, not required
  • Including successful completion of Praxis II exams.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Special education experience, training, or credentials strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP accommodations, inclusive practices, and positive behavior supports is a plus.
• Strong classroom-management, communication, flexibility, and organizational skills.

Standard Requirements

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

Application Procedures

Internal Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application or submit a current resume with license/certification information. Letters of recommendation are optional.

External Candidates:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application and submit:

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations
• Transcripts
• Current, Active License/Certification
• Three (3) professional references, must be supervisory level
• Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year

Previous submissions will not automatically be considered. Applicants must apply specifically for the Job ID associated with this position.

For assistance with the application process or to request a paper application, please contact the OCS Human Resources Team at 302-516-8000.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Odyssey Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other relevant laws.