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

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

2d • 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. Our mission is to provide students with the academic and personal skills needed to succeed after graduation. We are committed to pursuing equity, disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that student, family, and community success drives our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment celebrating honesty, humor, and continuous improvement. We aim to create a model urban school district serving all students with excellence.

This role embraces the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework to create a transformative learning environment. The NGSS and STEELs approach empowers students to become active learners, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and a passion for scientific exploration. Students engage with core scientific ideas and concepts through scientific and engineering practices. The K-12 program includes NGSS and STEELs-aligned curricula for hands-on experiments, data analysis, and problem-solving, mirroring real-world scientific experiences. Teachers will set high expectations and provide high support to ensure student success, working with Specialized Services and School Culture teams. Mastery values continuous improvement, offering coaching and feedback from Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, and school-based content teams. Embracing NGSS and STEELs involves continuous professional development, including workshops, training sessions, and collaboration opportunities with fellow educators.

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, and more
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help navigate various benefits-related topics

What This Job Offers

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