Middle School Science Teacher

Mastery Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Fund

Job summary

A public charter network in Philadelphia is looking for dedicated educators to engage students in a transformative learning environment. As a teacher, you will implement a data-driven teaching model based on the Next Generation Science Standards, fostering critical thinking and scientific exploration. The role offers new teachers starting salaries of $60,000, with potential earnings up to $82,850 based on qualifications and experience, alongside a $5,000 bonus and relocation assistance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans in cooperation with leadership.
• Use data to inform instruction and analyze student assessment data.

Skills

Instructional skills

Data-driven strategies

Subject area expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher certification

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

At Mastery, we have fully embraced the Next Generation Science Standards framework to create a transformative learning environment. The NGSS and STEELs approach empowers students to become active participants in their own learning, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for scientific exploration. From the moment they enter our buildings, our young scientists engage with the core ideas and crosscutting concepts of science through hands‑on experiments, data analysis, and problem solving. As a teacher, you will have the opportunity to implement this teaching model and impact students’ lives in meaningful ways.

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, including traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (standing, walking, sitting for long periods, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing both near and far); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in the use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, and/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, copying, 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

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.
• New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,850 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, 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 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 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.