Education, K-12

High School Math Teacher - Up to $5,000 Signing Bonus!

DelawareOnsiteFull Time$50,000–$85,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Content-area knowledge
Instructional skill
Solution-oriented mindset
Collaborative spirit
Diverse student populations

Role summary

Freire Charter School Wilmington is seeking a High School Math Teacher for grades 8-12. The role involves implementing a high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum to foster critical thinking, academic rigor, and high student achievement. Responsibilities include creating instructional materials, maintaining family communication, engaging in professional development, and collaborating with colleagues. The ideal candidate believes all students can succeed and embodies the school's values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. A Bachelor's degree, valid state teaching certification (or commitment to obtain one), strong content knowledge, and at least two years of experience with diverse student populations are required. The annual salary range is $50,000-$85,000, with a signing bonus available.

About Freire Schools

Established in 1999, Freire Schools (www.freireschools.org) is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We’re distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide.

About the team

For this High School Math Teacher position, you’ll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire is all about Graduation x 2 – graduation from high school and from college. We challenge our students to achieve higher than they ever have before, and we give them the support they need to get there, including individualized college counseling. 95% of The Class of 2025 received acceptances into 52 unique colleges and universities and earned nearly $4.3M in scholarship award offers. This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.

Freire Charter Wilmington: 201 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

What you’ll do

As a member of Freire’s instructional team, you will implement high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum to drive rigorous instruction, critical thinking, and high achievement in your classroom, while remaining open to feedback and instructional coaching.

Responsibilities

Foster a classroom environment grounded in critical thinking, academic rigor, mutual respect, and high expectations for all students.

Implement high-quality, content-specific curriculum and design instructional materials that promote deep thinking and problem-solving.

Maintain consistent, proactive communication with families regarding student progress and relevant school updates.

Engage fully in professional development and collaborate closely with colleagues to best support student learning and growth.

Who you are

You believe all students can succeed and bring our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity to life through your actions and relationships. We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree required

Valid state teaching certification, or a clear ability and commitment to obtain certification

Strong content-area knowledge and instructional skill

Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a work ethic and collaborative spirit

Minimum of two years of successful experience working with diverse student populations

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000–$85,000, with certified teachers entering their first year starting at $55,000. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and additional benefits. Delaware employees are enrolled in Delaware’s state pension plan and may also elect to participate in the state’s 403(b) retirement plan.

Freire Schools is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, in service of the policy goal to provide all persons equal access to all categories of employment regardless of a person’s actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic background, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, veteran/military status, or any other category protected by state or federal law.

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