High School Social Studies Teacher (26-27 SY)

Position Type:High School/Social StudiesDate Posted:2/17/2026Location:Freire Charter School(High-Needs School)District:Freire Charter School***Please submit all applications directly on our careers page: https://freireschools.org/careers/job-openings/About the teamFor this High School Social Studies 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 19801What you'll doAs 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.ResponsibilitiesFoster 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 areYou 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 requirementsBachelor's degree requiredValid state teaching certification, or a clear ability and commitment to obtain certificationStrong content-area knowledge and instructional skillPositive, solution-oriented mindset with a work ethic and collaborative spiritMinimum of two years of successful experience working with diverse student populationsPay and benefits