Elementary Dance Teacher – K-6th Grade

Position Summary

The role is a Theater and Drama Teacher at Mastery Schools, a public charter network serving K‑12 students in Philadelphia and Camden. The position supports a well‑rounded educational experience for students, delivering rigorous and engaging instruction in Theater and Drama.

• Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Develop and 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
• Commit to professional growth, self‑reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve

• 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
• Commitment to and experience working with underserved communities
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student‑centered, standards‑driven classroom community
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
• Solutions‑oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors;
  
  filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

• This role is eligible for a $2,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.
• New teachers start at $60,900, with Mastery offering up to $83,500 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,900 to $112,700, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

We offer a full benefits program including a 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, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, discounts and perks at retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk to navigate benefits‑related topics.