English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher – K-6th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year
About The Position
Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. Our mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation. We are committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that student success is paramount. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. This role is located at our Hardy Williams Elementary campus in Southwest Philadelphia. The Multilingual Programs at Mastery Schools believe that native language skills are a valuable asset. Students receiving ELD services are taught social, instructional, and academic language across subjects. ESL teachers work with multilingual learners to build their language capacity, increase access to the curriculum, and bridge their prior learning into English-instructed classrooms. Mastery values the language and cultural diversity of English Learners, incorporating their literature and historical perspectives into the curriculum and school culture. This position offers opportunities for growth and impact, with training and support provided to ensure effectiveness. Team members are trusted to make decisions and are held accountable for results, working in a positive, professional, student-centered, and welcoming school culture.
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
- Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
- Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
- The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
- A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
- Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
- Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies
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
- 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
- Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
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 Health Advocate Helpdesk
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
