Middle School Math Teacher - 6th-8th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year

Masterycharter; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,900 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

NJ Pension Plan enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Fund

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Mastery Schools is hiring a Math Teacher to serve K–12 students using Eureka Math and Agile Mind core programs. You will set high expectations, deliver rigorous lessons, and collaborate with leadership to drive mastery of standards.

The role emphasizes data-informed instruction, family engagement, and ongoing professional growth in a dynamic urban district with opportunities for relocation support and career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong academic or personal achievement.
• Teacher certification completed or in process.
• Proven ability to teach mathematics effectively with data-driven methods.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Commit to professional growth, self‑reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Implement rigorous lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in collaboration with school leadership and central‑office resources.
• Analyze student assessment data with school leaders to measure progress and inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade‑level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan reflective events, and ensure mastery of standards.
• Engage families 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.
• Work physically to the extent required, including travel to campus sites and routine classroom tasks.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Data-driven instruction

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification in progress or completed

Job description

About Mastery

Mastery Schools, founded in 2001, is a public charter network of 23 K‑12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden that serves more than 14,000 students. We are dedicated to ensuring student achievement, pursuing equity, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Opportunity

As a Math Teacher at Mastery, you will support students from kindergarten through 12th grade with the open‑source Eureka Math Curriculum and the Agile Mind core program. You will set high expectations and provide strong support so all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Commit to professional growth, self‑reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Implement rigorous lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in collaboration with school leadership and central‑office resources.
• Analyze student assessment data with school leaders to measure progress and inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade‑level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan reflective events, and ensure mastery of standards.
• Engage families 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.
• Work physically to the extent required, including travel to campus sites and routine classroom tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a record of academic, professional, or personal achievement.
• Teacher certification completed or in process.
• Demonstrated expertise in mathematics.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous, engaging strategies.
• Ability to perform essential duties such as traveling, standing, walking, typing, communicating, and using classroom technology.

Salary and Benefits

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

Eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.

Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match for PA employees, enrollment in the NJ Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, counseling, a Professional Development Fund, and additional discounts and perks.

Annual Calendar

Refer to the Mastery calendar for key dates.