High School English Teacher Job Newark area,Delaware USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
High School/English Language Arts

Date Posted:
4/24/2026

Location:
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy (HS)

District:
Las Americas Aspira Academy
POSITION TITLE:
High School English Teacher
GRADES: 9-12
STATUS:
Full-Time, 10-month position

Position Description:

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement curricula to meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Teach content and skills in English language, literature, and composition, as well as in reading, to secondary students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Las Américas ASPIRA Academy.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each students
Communicate with parents through a variety of means, including conferences, to discuss student progress
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom by providing a safe and secure environment.
Provide learning experiences that develop student competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English.
Instruct students in the proper use, care and safe handling of equipment and materials.
Provide for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools.
Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in English.
Possession or eligibility for a valid State of Delaware teaching license (for more information on State of Delaware licensure, please visit the website of the Department of Education at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Code/title
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Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams.
Ability to work well with and relate to children of all ages.
Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.

Attachment(s):

High School English