High School Science Teacher – 9th-12th Grade – 2026/2027 School Year

City Year; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

NJ Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health programs

Professional Development Fund

Discounts & perks at retailers/travel/

HealthAdvocate Helpdesk

Job summary

Mastery seeks a dedicated Science teacher to empower students to become active learners through NGSS-aligned instruction and hands-on investigations. You will guide inquiry, analyze data to drive instruction, and collaborate with school-based leaders and central teams to ensure student mastery and growth.

You’ll participate in ongoing professional development, access workshops, and engage with a supportive network of coaches and colleagues focused on continuous improvement and student success.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• 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
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Subject expertise

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related

Teacher certification

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Mastery, we have fully embraced the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework to create a transformative learning environment. The NGSS framework aligns with our state’s NJSLS-Science and STEELS standards. This approach engages students with the core ideas and crosscutting concepts of science through engagement in the practices of science and engineering.

In joining Mastery as a Science teacher, you will have the opportunity to empower students to become active participants in their own learning, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for scientific exploration.

From kindergarten through twelfth grade, our students tackle real-world phenomena through hands-on investigations, data analysis, and problem-solving tasks that mirror the experiences of real scientists. Your role is crucial to enhancing our students’ problem-solving skills and developing a deeper appreciation for the relevance and impact of science in their lives.

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. Embracing NGSS means continuous professional development and growth. You’ll have access to workshops, training sessions, and collaboration opportunities with fellow educators, keeping you updated with the latest pedagogical practices and scientific discoveries. Together, we can inspire a new generation of scientists, innovators, and critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• 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
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 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
• 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, &/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.

Mastery’s Benefits Package:

• 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
• discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more
• access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.