High School Technology Teacher – 9th-12th Grade 2025/2026 School Year Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

About Mastery:

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a publiccharter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden,serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a missionto provide all students with the academic and personal skills theyneed to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Studentachievement is not just a goal for our organization; it’s thereason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated tosecuring student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity,actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparitiesthat limit our students’ choices. Our culture is built on respect,service, and the belief that the success of our students, theirfamilies, and the communities we serve will help us achieve ourmission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environmentwhere honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves allstudents with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000for relocation expenses! New teachers start at $60,000, withMastery offering up to $82,000 based on experience and education.

Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunitiesas your career progresses.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking inspiredand dynamic educators to join our team and provide a top-qualityeducation for all of our students. As we embark on an exciting newchapter with the launch of our Technology program, we are lookingfor individuals who are passionate about shaping the future ofdigital literacy and Computer Science (CS) education. Whether youare starting your teaching career or are looking to launch a newchapter – your passion for technology, your experience, and yourcommitment to making a difference will be deeply valued. At ourschool, opportunities for growth and impact are limitless, and weare committed to closing the gap in access to CS for students ofcolor by building a comprehensive K-12 CS pathway. Your role willbe crucial in ensuring students learn the digital literacy skillsrequired for post-secondary success. Through our new CreativeComputing course, open to students in grades 9-12, you will havethe opportunity to spark interest in CS and encourage students topursue additional CS courses in the future. This one-semestercourse covers the foundations of CS, including the basics of HTML,CSS, and JavaScript, utilizing the CodeHS curriculum. Your naturaltalents will be fostered in this innovative environment, and wewill provide the training and support to help you become anincredibly effective teacher. At Mastery we value ContinuousImprovement and want you to learn and grow in your craft. Weutilize a team of Assistant Principals, central-office coaches, andschool-based content teams to provide every teacher coaching andfeedback. We have professional development or peer collaborationtime built into our staff calendar.

Qualifications:

Genuineinterest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academicsuccess The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students ina student-centered, standards-driven classroom community Commitmentto professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback,and a desire to continuously improve A positive mindset and a drivefor personal excellence A strong sense of professionalresponsibility as well as personal accountability for studentachievement Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively andeffectively to challenges Outstanding instructional skills drivenby data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Commit to ongoing professionaldevelopment in the spirit of continuous improvement Developrigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessmentsin cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricularresources developed by Mastery’s Central Office Academic Team Workclosely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data tomeasure progress and use data to inform instruction Collaborate ingrade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices,plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery ofstandards Engage families in their children’s education by buildingrelationships and maintaining regular communication

Education andExperience:

Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal,professional, and/or academic achievement Teacher certification-completed or in process Commitment to and experience working withunderserved communities Determination to drive student achievementand set high expectations for all students Demonstrated expertisein subject area

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physicallyperform the essential duties of the role, and to work in theenvironmental conditions required, such as: traveling to networkcampuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing,walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly andclearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away);stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger andhand 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) hourslooking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

Mastery’s Benefits Package:

We offer a full benefits program andopportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popularbenefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (witha 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New JerseyPension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee AssistanceProgram, mental health and counseling programs, an annualProfessional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriadof retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and somuch more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigatevarious benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of ourBenefits offerings !

Annual Calendar:

As you plan to make Masteryyour new work home, please feel free to review our Calendar for the25/26 School Year . We like to think our calendar is a benefit ofworking here too!

Why You Should Apply:

Studies have shown thatwomen and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unlessthey believe they can perform every job description task. We aremost interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and thatcandidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery mayconsider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education,and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you areinterested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly aboutyour background and skill set for the role.