Secondary Music Teacher - 7th-12th 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. Founded in 2001, Mastery is on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. The organization is dedicated to securing student success and is committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. The culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of students, families, and communities is paramount. Mastery fosters a positive, open, and inclusive environment celebrating honesty, humor, and continuous improvement. They aim to create a model urban school district serving all students with excellence, making a lasting impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
- Teacher certification- completed or in process
- Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
- Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
- Demonstrated expertise in subject area
- Genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
- The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
- Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
- A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
- A strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student achievement
- 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 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
