Elementary English Language Arts Teacher

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.

As an Upper Elementary Teacher at Mastery you will work relentlessly to foster a love of learning with your students.  Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms are self-contained and starting in 3rd grade our teachers become subject-specific.  All of our elementary teachers at Mastery work to close the literacy gap through incorporating culturally-relevant and rigorous texts and topics into lessons. 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 coaching and feedback. We have professional development or peer collaboration time built into our staff calendar.

As a Grades 3–6 English Language Arts teacher, you have a genuine love of reading and an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You understand the importance of maintaining grade-level rigor while providing the support students need to access complex texts and meaningful learning.

Ideally, you bring familiarity with structured literacy instruction and are eager to strengthen the foundational skills that support proficient reading. You and your students engage with a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading, with daily opportunities for rigorous reading, writing, speaking, and thinking aligned to grade-level standards.

In addition to delivering strong Tier 1 instruction, teachers are expected to lead targeted intervention courses that address unfinished learning while accelerating student growth. Through both core instruction and intervention, you ensure students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for success in the secondary grades and beyond.

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.

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.