Elementary Support Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

1d • $44,850 - $63,375 • Onsite

About The Position

Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. Founded in 2001, Mastery's mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation. The organization is dedicated to student achievement, pursuing equity, and disrupting systemic racism. Mastery fosters a positive, open, and inclusive culture built on respect, service, and continuous improvement, aiming to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. The support teacher role is designed for recent graduates and career changers looking to start a teaching career, offering robust professional development, instructional coaching, and mentoring, along with experience in both small group and whole class instruction.

Requirements

• Flexibility and adaptability as the role and responsibilities can shift to meet the changing needs of students
• The ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain a joyful, positive, and rigorous classroom environment
• Willingness to learn, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve and grow
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

Nice To Haves

• Previous student teaching, classroom teaching, or experience working or volunteering with school-aged children strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Plan and provide individualized small group instruction to students
• May be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects (up to two whole group classes per day)
• Engage in lesson planning and preparation to support strong execution of classroom instruction across multiple content areas and potentially several grade levels
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Work closely with lead teachers to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
• Actively participate in on-going training and professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues, as needed
• Assist lead teacher with other student responsibilities as requested
• Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees)
• 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, and so much more
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree