Mastery Teaching Residency - Philadelphia, PA - SY 2026-27

• Full-time salary and benefits (as a support teacher in the first year; if promoted, as a lead teacher in the second year)
• An opportunity to engage with expert teachers and best practices through extensive weekly training, real-time practice sessions, and actionable feedback in proven, highly-effective teaching techniques
• A Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (depending on placement state and successful completion of Praxis and Basic Skills tests) at the end of Year 1
• A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the end of Year 2 from Relay Graduate School of Education or American University
• New educator support from Mastery, Relay, and/or Urban Teachers (e.g. heavily subsidized tuition)

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

• Provide small and whole group instruction to students for academic support
• Attend practice sessions and an evening academic content class weekly
• Successfully complete PA teacher certification requirements and Relay or City Teaching Alliance academic coursework
• Commit to serve Mastery’s school communities for at least three years after the Residency
• Work with lead teachers to:
• Implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Analyze student assessment data to measure progress and inform instruction
• Build relationships and maintain regular communication with families
• Collaborate to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Other responsibilities as requested

• New-to-Mastery Resident Teachers can expect a starting annual salary of $48,200.
• Residents are eligible for up to $5,000 for Year 1 tuition reimbursement!

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