a MIDDLE SCHOOL, C.T.E. AGRICULTURE TEACHER

Terms of Employment: 10-month, Full-time Employee
Reports to: Middle School Dean
Salary: Odyssey Charter School 2025-2026 Approved CBA Salary Scale

About Us:

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 2,300 students. Our School has a growing dual Greek language immersion program, innovative green Initiative, a community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

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Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Position Goals: The CTE-AG teacher will teach Agriculture Education to Middle School Students; be responsible for the training, supervision, instruction, and guidance for students assigned.

The CTE-AG teacher will teach AG education as a stand-alone class in the Middle School. The CTE-AG teacher will lead the Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Minimum Qualifications

· Must hold a valid Delaware Teaching License and Certification in specified content area and grade levels per 14 Del. C 1531.

· Successful Completion of Praxis II exams.

· Additional qualification and /or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration.

· Proven experience teaching agriculture education in a diverse school classroom setting.

· Knowledge of and experience in implementing an array of best practices related to

agriculture and science instruction.

· Interest or skill in utilizing educational technology to support all students’ learning.

· Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

· Ability to design and/or use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to guide

instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Effectively Teach Agriculture to diverse Middle School Students.

· Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilitites of all students.

· Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior

· Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

· Assesses the accomplishments of all students regularly and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary

· Diagnoses the learning disabilities of all students regularly, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required

· Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

· Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

· Saves, maintains and displays student work throughout the building every marking period

· Works cooperatively with all staff and parents

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Provide students the opportunity to attend and participate in sectional, regional, and

state leadership activities.

· Supervise students at fairs and shows throughout the state and provide information on entries, premiums, locations and fees.

· Supervise, train, and coach competitive judging teams to compete throughout the

state at college field days within budgetary restraints.

· Advise students and organize guest speakers to further support the curriculum.

· Attend sectional, regional and state meetings and make recommendations for improvements in the students’ program within budgetary restraints.

· Consistently model Odyssey’s Mission and Vision, living out Filotimo as a positive, enthusiastic role model for all stakeholders.

· Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by the Administration.

· Incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math) into

daily AG lessons.

· Assist the Green Team with the operations and maintenance of Agricultural areas of the campus.

Required Competencies:

· CTE (Career Technical Education) Credential – Agriculture – Natural Resources

· Agriculture Specialist Credential.

· Certificated Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture and CLAD/CTEL Authorization.

Standard Requirements:

· Favorable Criminal Background Check

· Favorable Child Abuse Registry Check

· Tuberculin Test

· Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants are asked to apply online, upload a resume, and include three professional references.
Please contact our HR Department with any questions or issues applying online or to obtain an application: 302/516-8000 x600.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person