Elementary Teacher – K-3rd Grade - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

3d • 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 is dedicated to providing students with the academic and personal skills needed for success after graduation. The organization is committed to pursuing equity, disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. The culture at Mastery is built on respect, service, and the belief in student success, fostering a positive, open, and inclusive environment that celebrates honesty, humor, and continuous improvement. This role is for K-3rd Grade for the 2026/2027 School Year. Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms are self-contained, and starting in 3rd grade, teachers become subject-specific. Elementary teachers at Mastery focus on closing the literacy gap by incorporating culturally-relevant and rigorous texts and topics. In the K-2 Program, teachers leverage 135 minutes of daily literacy instruction and 90 minutes of daily math instruction using provided curriculum materials like Fundations, Heggerty, KIPP Wheatley, and Eureka Math. The rest of the day is dedicated to ensuring students' social-emotional, science, and social studies skills contribute to long-term success. Mastery values continuous improvement and supports teacher growth through coaching from Assistant Principals and central-office coaches, as well as school-based content teams. Professional development and peer collaboration time are integrated into the staff calendar, with annual professional development opportunities and an allowance for further growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification - completed or in process
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• Implement 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
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

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
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level