Participants in the Mastery Teaching Residency receive a full-time salary and benefits, deliberate practice sessions on teaching techniques, actionable feedback, and the opportunity to engage with expert teachers to learn best practices. In exchange for Mastery’s investment in the residency experience, residents are expected to commit to teaching at Mastery Schools for at least two years after completing the program’s academic coursework. Successful participants in the program can also receive: 

• A full-time salary and benefits package as a support teacher and/or lead teacher
• A Pennsylvania or New Jersey teaching certificate (Based on placement state and successful completion of the Praxis and Basic Skills exams)
• A master’s degree in education or teaching from one of our higher education partners
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 during year one and $1,000 during year two

Residents are expected to: 

• Provide small and whole-group academic instruction to students
• Work with their lead teacher to implement curriculum, oversee classroom procedures, analyze student assessment data to measure progress, build and maintain relationships with students and families, and collaborate in support of student achievement
• Attend practice sessions and academic content classes
• Complete all teacher certification requirements and program academic coursework in either Pennsylvania or New Jersey
• Remain committed to teaching and serving Mastery’s school communities

To qualify for the Mastery Teaching Residency, candidates must: 

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If you are slated to receive a conferred bachelor’s degree by June 2026, you meet the qualifications to apply
• Meet the minimum eligibility requirements for Pennsylvania or New Jersey’s teacher certification. For more information about the requirements for certification in Pennsylvania, click here, and for more information about the requirements for certification in New Jersey, click here
• Have a strong sense of professional responsibility, a genuine interest in student success, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• Be dedicated to working in underresourced communities and be able to motivate, support, and challenge students to succeed
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, being receptive to feedback, and continuous improvement as outlined by the Mastery Schools values 

All applications should be submitted through Mastery’s Careers portal. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2025. Applicants should submit a resume and an official or unofficial transcript from their bachelor’s degree with their application. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified applicants will be invited to complete a video or phone interview and, if advanced, a Virtual Selection Day. Candidates selected as finalists will then be invited to interview at a specific Mastery campus. 

For questions about the application process, please email [email protected].