Elementary English Language Arts Teacher – 3rd-5th Grade

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.

At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.

Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

As an Upper Elementary Teacher at Mastery you will work relentlessly to foster a love of learning with your students. Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms are self‑contained and starting in 3rd grade our teachers become subject‑specific. All of our elementary teachers at Mastery work to close the literacy gap through incorporating culturally‑relevant and rigorous texts and topics into lessons. At Mastery we value Continuous Improvement and want you to learn and grow in your craft.

We utilize a team of Assistant Principals, central‑office coaches, and school‑based content teams to provide coaching and feedback. We have professional development or peer collaboration time built into our staff calendar.

As a 3‑6 English Language Arts teacher we know you love reading intrinsically and have unwavering belief in holding the bar high for all readers. Ideally, you have familiarity with structured literacy instruction and you are eager to teach the building blocks of strong reading practices. You and your students engage with robust core curriculum that supports the science of reading, with time spent on rigorous reading and writing aligned to grade level standards.

Additionally, teachers should be prepared to lead intervention courses to support unfinished learning to ensure students have all of the skills they need to prepare them for secondary grades and beyond.

At Mastery we value Continuous Improvement and want you to learn and grow in your craft. We utilize a team of Assistant Principals, central‑office coaches, and school‑based content teams to provide every teacher coaching and feedback. We have professional development or peer collaboration time built into our staff calendar.

• 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, a 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…