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.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief Academic Officer of STEM provides strategic leadership for Mastery’s K–12 STEM vision, ensuring strong instructional quality, aligned curriculum implementation, and measurable student achievement outcomes across Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Deputy CAO of STEM leads a team of Senior Directors, Directors, and cross-functional leaders responsible for STEM curriculum, instructional coaching, professional development, assessment strategy, digital learning systems, and network MTSS implementation. This role ensures that STEM strategy is coherently implemented across schools, aligned to Mastery’s strategic priorities, and designed to accelerate student mastery, particularly for students requiring targeted academic support. The Deputy CAO of STEM plays a critical role in translating network strategy into clear instructional guidance, building scalable systems that support teachers and school leaders, and supporting the Senior Director of MTSS in ensuring that data-driven intervention systems and high-quality Tier 1 instruction work together to improve outcomes for all students.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief Academic Officer of STEM provides strategic leadership for Mastery’s K–12 STEM vision, ensuring strong instructional quality, aligned curriculum implementation, and measurable student achievement outcomes across Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Deputy CAO of STEM leads a team of Senior Directors, Directors, and cross-functional leaders responsible for STEM curriculum, instructional coaching, professional development, assessment strategy, digital learning systems, and network MTSS implementation. This role ensures that STEM strategy is coherently implemented across schools, aligned to Mastery’s strategic priorities, and designed to accelerate student mastery, particularly for students requiring targeted academic support. The Deputy CAO of STEM plays a critical role in translating network strategy into clear instructional guidance, building scalable systems that support teachers and school leaders, and supporting the Senior Director of MTSS in ensuring that data-driven intervention systems and high-quality Tier 1 instruction work together to improve outcomes for all students.
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.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
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.
