Upper Elementary ELA Teacher: Reading & Growth Coach

Mastery Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

NJ Pension Plan enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health and counseling programs

Professional Development Fund

Discounts and perks at retailers

Job summary

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia is seeking a Grades 3–6 English Language Arts teacher to foster a love of reading and close the literacy gap with a knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading.

You will lead Tier 1 instruction and targeted interventions, collaborate with coaches, and participate in ongoing professional development built into our staff calendar. A Bachelor’s degree and teaching certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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
• Ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom
• Positive mindset and drive for personal excellence
• Solutions-oriented resiliency in facing challenges
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous strategies

Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Develop and implement rigorous lesson plans and assessments with leadership and curricular resources
• Analyze student data to measure progress and inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade-level teams to share best practices and plan events
• Engage families through regular communication
• Demonstrate genuine care for students’ personal and academic success
• Commit to professional growth and receptiveness to feedback

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Data-driven instruction

Assessment planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Teacher certification

Demonstrated subject expertise

Commitment to underserved communities

Drive for excellence

Job description

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia is seeking a Grades 3–6 English Language Arts teacher to foster a love of reading and close the literacy gap with a knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading.

You will lead Tier 1 instruction and targeted interventions, collaborate with coaches, and participate in ongoing professional development built into our staff calendar. A Bachelor’s degree and teaching certification are required.