English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher – K-6th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools is seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for grades K-6th at their Hardy Williams Elementary campus in Southwest Philadelphia.

The Multilingual Programs at Mastery Schools are built on the belief that native language skills are a true asset and transfer to secondary language learning. As an ESL teacher, you will work with multilingual learners to build students' language capacity, gain greater levels of access to the curriculum, and bridge students' prior learning and experiences into English-instructed classrooms and school environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Master'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

Requirements:

• 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 and a drive for personal excellence
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Salary and Bonus Information:

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• New teachers start at $60,900, with Mastery offering up to $86,700 based on experience and education.
• Salaries range from $60,900 to $112,700, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

Benefits:

• 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
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and counseling programs
• Annual Professional Development Fund
• Discounts and perks at various retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and more