Mastery Teaching Residency – Philadelphia, PA – SY 2025-26 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.

New-to-Mastery Resident Teachers can expect a starting annualsalary of $48,200. Residents are eligible for up to $5,000 for Year1 tuition reimbursement!

The Opportunity:

The Mastery TeachingResidency, is the perfect opportunity for those who are looking foran innovative pathway into the teaching profession. We are seekinginspired and dynamic educators to join our team and provide a topquality education for all of our students. Mastery Schools is knownas the destination of choice for high performing educationprofessionals and offers dynamic education systems in whichemerging educators can learn and grow as they serve students andfamilies. The Residency offers aspiring educators, including recentcollege graduates and career changers, a unique opportunity toreceive high-quality teacher training while gradually taking onmore teaching responsibility. During this multi-year program, youspend your first year in a full-time support teaching positionreceiving mentorship and professional development from your schoolleaders, Graduate School Faculty Partners, and our centraloffice-based coaches to help you become an effective teacher. TheElementary (K-5)

Experience:

Residents working in our ElementarySchools will get the opportunity to empower students with thefoundational blocks for their academic success by implementingMastery’s rigorous literacy and math curricula and supportingstudents through small-group instruction, in both push-in andpull-out settings. Through an accelerated on-ramp and frequentcollaboration with skilled Special and General Education teachers,Residents will not only strengthen their students’ skills but alsohone their own teaching craft! The Middle/Secondary (6-12)

Experience:

Residents working in our Middle and Secondary Schoolswill get the opportunity to work closely with a strong mentorteacher in their content area whose classroom will serve as theirhome base during their first year for their gradual on-rampexperience. Through a gradual on-ramp designed around the pillarsof frequent coaching, practice opportunities, and feedback,Residents’ opportunities for growth will be limitless! As aResident Teacher, your passion and experience is valued as you workclosely with your fellow educators to create a joyful, learningcommunity that is driven by Mastery’s mission and vision. As aMastery team member, you will be trusted to make decisions and heldaccountable for critical results. You will engage in a positive andprofessional workplace embedded in a warm, joyful,student-centered, and welcoming school culture. After a successfulfirst year in the Residency, participants will be prepared totransition into a full-time lead teaching position at Mastery.

Benefits of the

Residency:

Full-time salary and benefits (as asupport teacher in the first year; if promoted, as a lead teacherin the second year) An opportunity to engage with expert teachersand best practices through extensive weekly training, real-timepractice sessions, and actionable feedback in proven,highly-effective teaching techniques A Pennsylvania or New JerseyTeaching Certificate (depending on placement state and successfulcompletion of Praxis and Basic Skills tests) at the end of Year 1 AMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the end of Year 2 from RelayGraduate School of Education or American University New educatorsupport from Mastery, Relay, and/or Urban Teachers (e.g. heavilysubsidized tuition)

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor’sdegree required with a record of personal, professional, and/oracademic achievement; Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (Pleasereach out if your undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0) If currently inschool, expected Bachelor’s degree by June 2025 Official copy oftranscript is required for application to Relay Graduate School ofEducation or American University Commitment to and experience(preferable) working with underserved communities A strong sense ofprofessional responsibility; genuine interest, belief, and care forstudents’ personal and academic success The ability to motivate,support, and challenge students in a student-centered,standards-driven classroom community Commitment to professionalgrowth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire tocontinuously improve and effectively address challenges

Duties andResponsibilities:

Provide small and whole group instruction tostudents for academic support Attend practice sessions and anevening academic content class weekly Successfully complete PA/NJteacher certification requirements and Relay or City TeachingAlliance academic coursework Commit to serve Mastery’s schoolcommunities for at least three years after the Residency Work withlead teachers to: Implement curriculum and utilize classroomroutines and procedures with consistency Analyze student assessmentdata to measure progress and inform instruction Build relationshipsand maintain regular communication with families Collaborate todiscuss student work, share best practices, and ensure studentmastery of standards Other responsibilities as requestedNew-to-Mastery Resident Teachers can expect a starting annualsalary of $48,200. Residents are eligible for up to $5,000 for Year1 tuition reimbursement!

Mastery’s Benefits Package:

We offer afull benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirementplan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment inthe State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robustEmployee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs,an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks ata myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers,and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help younavigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see allof our Benefits offerings !

Annual Calendar:

As you plan to makeMastery your new work home, please feel free to review our Calendarfor the 25/26 School Year . We like to think our calendar is abenefit of working here too!

Why You Should Apply:

Studies haveshown that women and people of color are less likely to apply forjobs unless they believe they can perform every job descriptiontask. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for thejob, and that candidate may come from a less traditionalbackground. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination ofknowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimumqualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage youto think broadly about your background and skill set for therole.