Bilingual (Fluent in Creole) Support Teacher - 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 dedicated to providing students with the academic and personal skills needed for post-graduation success. The organization is committed to equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. Mastery fosters a positive, open, and inclusive environment built on respect, service, and the belief in student success. The Support Teacher will collaborate with lead Bilingual Teachers to cultivate a warm, student-achievement-driven school culture. Mastery seeks urban educators with high expectations and strong support for linguistically and culturally diverse students.
Requirements
- Ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain a highly orderly classroom environment.
- Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve.
- Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
- Belief that all students should be held to high standards.
- Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence.
- Fluent in English and Haitian Creole.
- Associate's degree required.
- Previous student teaching, classroom teaching, or experience working or volunteering with school-aged children strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Education or related field.
Responsibilities
- Partner with lead bilingual teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures in English and Haitian Creole.
- Collaborate with lead teachers to analyze student assessment data and inform instruction.
- Provide small group instruction to students for individualized academic support and content mastery.
- Participate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
- Engage in lesson planning and preparation to support strong classroom instruction.
- Actively participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues as needed.
- Potentially provide whole group instruction in select subjects (up to two classes per day) as instructional and classroom management skills increase.
- Assist lead teacher with other student responsibilities as requested.
- Perform additional roles and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
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 retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and more
- Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
