Description
Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. 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.
The Elementary Support Teacher will work together with lead teachers to create a warm and welcoming school culture driven by student achievement. This role is ideal for recent graduates and career changers looking to launch a teaching career. Support teachers receive robust professional development, instructional coaching, and mentoring.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures consistently
- Plan and provide individualized small group instruction to students
- May be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects (up to two whole group classes per day)
- Engage in lesson planning and preparation to support strong execution of classroom instruction across multiple content areas and potentially several grade levels
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
- Work closely with lead teachers to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
- Actively participate in on-going training and professional development
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues as needed
- Assist lead teachers with other student responsibilities as requested
Qualifications:
- Flexibility and adaptability as the role and responsibilities can shift to meet the changing needs of students
- The ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain a joyful, positive, and rigorous classroom environment
- Willingness to learn, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve and grow
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
- A belief that all students should be held to high standards
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent required, Bachelor’s strongly preferred in education or related field
- Previous student teaching, classroom teaching, or experience working or volunteering with school-aged children strongly preferred
Salary and Bonus Information:
- This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus!
- New support teachers start at $44,850, with Mastery offering up to $51,050 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $44,850 to $63,375 with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
Additional Information:
Mastery's Benefits Package: 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 for full-time employees), 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.