Elementary Music Teacher - K-6th Grade - 2025/2026 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

90d • $60,000 - $106,500

About The Position

Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. We are on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We are seeking inspired and dynamic educators to join our team and provide a top quality education for all of our students. Your passion and experience will be deeply valued and your opportunities for growth and impact will be limitless. As a Mastery team member, you will be trusted to make decisions and held accountable for critical results.

Requirements

• Genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
• Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
• A strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student achievement
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies
• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification- completed or in process
• Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area

Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Develop rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s Central Office Academic Team
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery)
• Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and counseling programs
• Annual Professional Development Fund
• Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers
• Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help navigate various benefits-related topics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees