Future Opportunities - ESL - English as a Second Language (Fluent in Spanish) Teacher - K-8th G[...]

Mastery Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,900 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Professional Development Fund

Job summary

Mastery Schools is looking for a Bilingual ESL Teacher in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves developing lesson plans and working with multilingual learners to improve their language skills. Teachers are expected to engage families, analyze student data, and commit to ongoing professional development. The salary ranges from $60,900 to $112,700, with a full benefits program including retirement plans and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills are required for effective teaching.
• Teacher certification is necessary for the role.
• Commitment to professional development is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans in collaboration with school leadership.
• Engage families in students' education through communication.
• Analyze student assessment data to improve instruction.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Outstanding instructional skills driven by data

Ability to motivate and support students

Commitment to working with underserved communities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher certification - completed or in process

Job description

Overview

About Mastery: 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. We are 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.

The Opportunity

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. Based on this, students receiving ELD services are taught social and instructional language in tandem with academic language of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies throughout each stage of English proficiency. ESL teachers work with multilingual learners to build language capacity, gain greater access to the curriculum, and bridge students’ prior learning and experiences into English-instructed classrooms and school environment. Mastery values the language and cultural diversity that English Learners bring into our schools and strives to incorporate the literature and historical perspective of multilingual learners into the curriculum, school community, and classroom culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Develop and implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’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
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, and/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

Salary and Bonus Information

• New teachers start at $60,900, with Mastery offering up to $83,500 based on experience and education.
• Salaries range from $60,900 to $112,700, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

Benefits

Mastery offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some benefits include a 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 with retailers and service providers, plus access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk for benefits-related topics.

Annual Calendar

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please review our calendar here.

Why You Should Apply

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery’s Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.