Elementary Math Teacher - 3rd-5th Grade

Position: Elementary Math Teacher - 3rd-5th Grade - 2025/2026 School Year
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.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!

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.

The Opportunity:

We live in a world where math unlocks a future of possibilities. As a Math Teacher at Mastery you will work relentlessly to foster a love of math with your students while growing and developing in your craft. From the moment they enter our buildings, young mathematicians at Mastery engage with the cutting edge, open-source Eureka Math Curriculum to develop the skills and understanding necessary to have strong mathematical fluency.

Mastery's 3-5 Math Program utilizes Eureka's Math's curriculum to help students explore mathematical concepts and develop mathematical understanding. Your students learn grade-level content, as defined by the CCSS, by engaging with challenging problems and then learn from their peers' thinking through a facilitated discussion.

Teaching math at Mastery you will set high expectations and provide high support so that all of your students are able to succeed. You will work alongside our Specialized Services and School Culture teams to ensure your students receive the help they need to thrive.

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. You will receive professional development annually and have a professional development allowance to use to further your growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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

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

* The ability to motivate, support, and challenge…