Healthcare CTE Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year

About Mastery:

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.

At Mastery, we're on a mission 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's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also 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.

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Position Summary:

The CTE Future Health Care Professionals Teacher will serve as the founding instructor for Mastery Thomas High School's new CTE program that will launch in August 2026 for the 2026-27 school year, responsible for implementing a curriculum that prepares students to pursue certification as medical assistants and their postsecondary pathway of choice after graduation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Job Functions
• Develop rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments aligned to the Pennsylvania Department of Education's CTE Program of Study Task List, the Certified Medical Assistant industry-recognized credential exam, the NOCTI and PA learning standards
• Lead engaging instruction for students aligned with career-connected learning best practices
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and procedures while also supporting individualized student learning
• Prepare students to successfully pass certification exams for industry-recognized credentials and make a well-informed post-secondary pathway decision aligned with this CTE program, including two-year college, four-year college and/or workforce
• Lead hands-on learning opportunities in a newly constructed Certified Medical Assistant lab classroom space and in the field to provide students with practice opportunities and feedback on real-life skills they will need for success in health care careers
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student growth & progress and use data to inform instruction
• Engage families in their children's education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
• Manage and support program compliance with all PDE CTE requirements
• Other Job Functions
• Collaborate with other Thomas High and Mastery CTE and career connected learning teachers across the network to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Coordinate partnerships with external organizations to provide health care career exposure opportunities for students including job shadowing, guest speakers, field trips, community service, internships and/or paid jobs in collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Post-Secondary and school-based post-secondary team
• Commit to ongoing professional development to learn CTE educator best practices in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Lead engagement and feedback gathering from Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) members to ensure that programming, facilities, equipment and curriculum is aligned with labor and workforce industry needs

Qualifications:

• Deep content knowledge and practical skills related to health care careers
• Commitment to and experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges
• Strong instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Education and Experience:

• One of the following qualifications:
• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; or
• Graduated from an approved and nationally accredited postsecondary school for medical assistant and certified as a Medical Assistant
• Along with:
• At least 4 years of full-time wage-earning experience as a Medical Assistant
• CTE Health Sciences CTE Teacher certification- must provide proof of completion of occupational competency assessment and enrollment in university program prior to start date

Physical/Environmental:

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc.;
• This role may require frequent travel between multiple locations. Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities.

Salary and Bonus Information:

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• New teachers start at $60,900, with Mastery offering up to $83,500 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,900 to $112,700, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.

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Mastery's Benefits Package:

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 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, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!

Annual Calendar:

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery's Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.