High School - ESL - English Second Language; Fluent in Spanish Teacher - 9th-12th grade

High School – ESL – English as a Second Language (Fluent in Spanish) Teacher – 9th‑12th grade – 2026/2027 School Year

Join to apply for the High School – ESL – English as a Second Language (Fluent in Spanish) Teacher – 9th‑12th grade – 2026/2027 School Year role at Mastery Schools.

About Mastery: Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K‑12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. Mastery’s mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, families, and communities drives us.

The Opportunity: Multilingual programs value native language skills as an asset; ESL teachers work with multilingual learners to build language capacity and integrate cultural diversity into the curriculum. Whether you are starting your teaching career or launching a new chapter, your passion and experience will be deeply valued with limitless growth opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commit to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement rigorous lesson plans and assessments in cooperation with school leadership and Mastery’s Central Office Academic Team.
• Collaborate with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Work with 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, receptivity to feedback, and continuous improvement.

Education, Experience, and

Skills:

• 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.
• Ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student‑centered, standards‑driven classroom community.
• Positive mindset and 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties, work in required conditions, including traveling to network campuses, standing, walking, sitting for long periods, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, manipulating fine fingers with computer, chalkboard, dry erase, projector, filing, faxing, scanning, typing, mailing, making phone calls, and sitting up to two hours looking at a computer monitor.

Salary and Bonus Information:

• New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,000 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

Mastery’s Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program including a 403(b) retirement plan for Pennsylvania employees, New Jersey pension enrollment for NJ employees, Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and more.

Why You Should Apply: Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they believe they can perform every task. We welcome diverse backgrounds and will consider equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. AI tools may be used to support hiring but final decisions are made by humans.