Elementary Support Teacher - Launch Your Teaching Career

Mastery Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

403(b) retirement plan

NJ Pension Plan enrollment

Mental health programs

Annual Professional Development Fund

Discounts at retailers and services

Health Advocate Helpdesk

Job summary

Mastery Schools in New Jersey is seeking a Support Teacher to join a team of lead teachers to foster a warm, achievement-driven school culture in Camden. The role offers robust professional development, instructional coaching, and mentoring, with opportunities for small-group and occasional whole-class instruction.

Candidates with an associate degree or higher, a passion for student success, and flexibility will thrive as the program grows with our students.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing student needs.
• The ability to motivate and maintain a joyful, 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.

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

Skills

Flexibility

Motivate students

Willingness to learn

Accountability

High standards

Positive attitude

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Mastery Schools in New Jersey is seeking a Support Teacher to join a team of lead teachers to foster a warm, achievement-driven school culture in Camden. The role offers robust professional development, instructional coaching, and mentoring, with opportunities for small-group and occasional whole-class instruction.

Candidates with an associate degree or higher, a passion for student success, and flexibility will thrive as the program grows with our students.