Elementary Science Teacher: NGSS Innovator & Impact Leader

City Year; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia and Camden seeks a Science teacher to empower students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. You will engage learners through NGSS-aligned lessons, hands-on investigations, data analysis, and real-world problem solving, helping students develop critical thinking and scientific literacy.

Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, collaborative coaching from school leaders and central Academic Team, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field.
• Teaching certification completed or in progress.
• Demonstrated expertise in science subject area.
• Strong instructional skills and data-driven planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth and continuous improvement
• Implement rigorous lesson plans with central office curricular resources
• Analyze assessment data with school leaders to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade-level teams to share best practices
• Engage families and maintain regular communication
• Demonstrate genuine care for students’ success
• Respond to challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset

Skills

Subject expertise in science

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Job description

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia and Camden seeks a Science teacher to empower students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. You will engage learners through NGSS-aligned lessons, hands-on investigations, data analysis, and real-world problem solving, helping students develop critical thinking and scientific literacy.

Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, collaborative coaching from school leaders and central Academic Team, and ongoing professional development.