21st Century Charter School at Gary
Location
Gary, Indiana
The Secondary ELA Teacher must plan and deliver blended learning instruction in English Language Arts, focusing on developing student critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities also include regularly assessing student progress, communicating results to parents, and collaborating with special education staff.
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher or 24 content area credit hours, along with a valid Indiana Professional Educator License or an Emergency Permit while enrolled in a teaching transition program. A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, preferably in an urban environment, is also required.
Description GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.
21st Century Charter School at Gary is a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins Gary Middle College and GEO Next Generation High School Indianapolis in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Indiana. 21st Century Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid Indiana Professional Educator License OR an Emergency Permit AND be enrolled in a Transition to Teaching program Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment
Market context
Indiana schools commonly seek Secondary English teachers who can support literacy growth, classroom management, and state-aligned instruction, so demand is often tied to district staffing needs and student achievement priorities. These roles are competitive because candidates need a bachelor’s degree or 24 content-area credits, an Indiana Professional Educator License or eligible Emergency Permit, and at least two years of successful teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and urban teaching examples before applying.
Salary benchmark
$42,452 avg / yr
Typical range: $27,560–$48,000 based on 276 active listings in Indiana