Elementary Spanish Teacher

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. Our mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. We are committed to student achievement, equity, and sustaining a positive, inclusive environment.

We are seeking inspired and dynamic educators to join our team and provide a top‑quality education for all of our students. Whether you are starting your teaching career or looking to launch a new chapter, your passion and experience will be deeply valued.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses
• New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,850 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a variety of retailers and travel organizations.

We consider qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including those who may bring diverse experiences and perspectives. An equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may meet the minimum qualifications.