Elementary Math Teacher - 3rd-5th Grade

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 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.

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self‑reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• 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
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solution‑oriented resiliency

• 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
• 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.

• 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.

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), 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, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.

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If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.