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Elementary Support Teacher - 2026/2027… at Mastery Schools · Camden
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeCamden, NJ$45k–$63k/yr
Skills
curriculum implementationsmall group instructionwhole group instructionlesson planningstudent assessment data analysis
Job Description
Summary: Mastery Charter Schools is a public charter network dedicated to ensuring student success and equity. The Elementary Support Teacher will collaborate with lead teachers to foster a positive school culture and provide individualized instruction to enhance student achievement.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
- Plan and provide individualized small group instruction to students
- May be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects (up to two whole group classes per day)
- Engage in lesson planning and preparation to support strong execution of classroom instruction across multiple content areas and potentially several grade levels
- Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
- Work closely with lead teachers to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
- Actively participate in on-going training and professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for colleagues, as needed
- Assist lead teacher with other student responsibilities as requested
- Additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Flexibility and adaptability as the role and responsibilities can shift to meet the changing needs of students
- The ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain a joyful, positive, and rigorous classroom environment
- Willingness to learn, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve and grow
- A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
- A belief that all students should be held to high standards
- A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
- Associate's degree or equivalent required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's strongly preferred in education or related field
- Previous student teaching, classroom teaching, or experience working or volunteering with school-aged children strongly preferred
Required Skills: Curriculum implementation, Small group instruction, Whole group instruction, Lesson planning, Student assessment data analysis
Benefits: 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, An annual Professional Development Fund, Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics
Benefits
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
An annual Professional Development Fund
Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more
Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics