Elementary Support Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Systems, LLC.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 44,850 - 63,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health programs

Annual Professional Development Fund

Job summary

Mastery Systems, LLC. in Camden, NJ is seeking dedicated support teachers to implement curriculum and provide individualized instruction to students. Requirements include an Associate’s degree and a passion for motivating students within a positive classroom environment. The role offers a starting salary of $44,850, with potential growth up to $51,050 or more based on experience and education. Additional benefits include a $1,000 signing bonus, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Willingness to receive and act on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with teachers to implement curriculum.
• Planning and providing small group instruction.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure student mastery.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to motivate students

Desire to continuously improve

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• 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 in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues, as needed
• Assist lead teacher with other student responsibilities as requested
• Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

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
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry‑erase board or projector; must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

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.

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, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits‑related topics.