High School English Teacher (26-27 SY)

About the role

Freire Schools (www.freireschools.org) is a network of four charter schools in Philadelphia and Delaware dedicated to preparing students from underserved communities for college and beyond. In 2023, Stanford's Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools among the top 15 charter networks in the country for academic gains.

About The Team

This High School English Teacher position is for Freire Charter School Wilmington, which serves 8th-12th graders. The school aims for double graduation – high school and college – and provides comprehensive support, including individualized college counseling. In 2025, 95% of the class received acceptances into 52 unique colleges and earned nearly $4.3M in scholarship offers.

The Freire Wilmington community fosters a supportive environment where students and teachers work together to achieve their goals. The school is located at 201 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

What You’ll Do

• Implement high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum to drive rigorous instruction and critical thinking.
• 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 support student learning and growth.

Who You Are

• Believe all students can succeed.
• Bring values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity to life through actions and relationships.

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 skills.
• A positive, solution-oriented mindset with a work ethic and collaborative spirit.
• At least two years of successful experience working with diverse student populations.

Pay & Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000–$85,000, with certified teachers entering their first year starting at $55,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and additional benefits. Delaware employees are enrolled in the state pension plan and may also participate in the state’s 403(b) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freire Schools is committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from all forms of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, ensuring 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.