High School - ESL - English as a Second Language (Fluent in Spanish) Teacher - 9th-12th grade

About Mastery Schools

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. Our mission is 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 is the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success.

We are 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. Together, we are creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence.

About the Multilingual Programs

The Multilingual Programs at Mastery Schools are built on the belief that native language skills are a true asset that transfer to secondary language learning. Based on this philosophy, students receiving ELD services are taught social and instructional language in tandem with the academic language of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies throughout each stage of English proficiency.

As an ESL teacher, you will work with our multilingual learners to build their language capacity, gain greater levels of access to the curriculum, and bridge their prior learning and experiences into English-instructed classrooms and the school environment. Mastery values the language and cultural diversity that English Learners bring into our schools. We strive to incorporate the literature and historical perspectives of our multilingual learners into the curriculum, school community, and classroom culture.

Whether you are starting your teaching career or looking to launch a new chapter, your passion and experience will be deeply valued. 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 become an incredibly effective teacher. As a Mastery team member, you will be trusted to make decisions and held accountable for critical results in a positive, professional workplace embedded in a warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming school culture.

Why You Should Apply

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

Benefits and Support

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. 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, and an annual Professional Development Fund. Additionally, we offer discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, and insurance providers, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.

Application Instructions

To review our annual calendar and plan your transition to Mastery as your new work home, please visit our official calendar page. We believe our calendar is a benefit of working here too! Please go to our benefits page to see all of our offerings.