Middle School Music Teacher - 6th-8th Grade - 2024/2025 School Year

About Mastery

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 24 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. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also 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.

This role is eligible for a $2,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!

New-to-Mastery Teachers can expect a starting annual salary of between $60,000-$108,500 based on years’ experience and level of education.

The Opportunity

We are seeking inspired and dynamic educators to join our team and provide a top quality education for all of our students. Whether you are starting your teaching career or are looking to launch a new chapter, your passion and experience will be deeply valued and your opportunities for growth and impact will be limitless. Your natural talents will be fostered and we will provide the training and support to help you be an incredibly effective teacher. As a Mastery team member, you will be trusted to make decisions and held accountable for critical results. You will engage in a positive and professional workplace embedded in a warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming school culture.

Qualifications

Genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic successThe ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom communityCommitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improveA positive mindset and a drive for personal excellenceA strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student achievementSolutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challengesOutstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Duties and Responsibilities

Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvementDevelop 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 TeamWork closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instructionCollaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standardsEngage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievementTeacher certification- completed or in processCommitment to and experience working with underserved communitiesDetermination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all studentsDemonstrated expertise in subject area

Mastery's Benefits Package:

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), 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 a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics!

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Mastery's Annual Calendar:

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our PA Academic Calendar for SY 23/24 and our NJ Academic Calendar for SY 23/24 . We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.