High School Chemistry Teacher – 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mastery Schools, a public charter network serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden, is seeking a High School Chemistry Teacher for the 9th-12th grade levels for the 2026/2027 school year. Mastery is dedicated to providing students with the academic and personal skills needed for post-graduation success, while actively pursuing equity and disrupting systemic racism. The organization fosters a culture of respect, service, and continuous improvement. This role embraces the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and STEELs approach, empowering students through hands-on experiments, data analysis, and problem-solving. Teachers will set high expectations, provide high support, and collaborate with Specialized Services and School Culture teams. Continuous professional development is provided through a team of Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, and school-based content teams, including workshops, training sessions, and collaboration opportunities.

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