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

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

5d • 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. The mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation. Mastery is committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. The culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that student, family, and community success drives the organization's mission. They foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment celebrating honesty, humor, and continuous improvement. The school network embraces the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework to create a transformative learning environment where students become active participants in their learning, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for scientific exploration. The K-12 program uses NGSS and STEELs-aligned curricula for hands-on experiments, data analysis, and problem-solving, mirroring real scientist experiences. Teachers are expected to set high expectations and provide high support, working with Specialized Services and School Culture teams. Mastery values continuous improvement and provides coaching and feedback through Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, and school-based content teams. Professional development includes 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