Postsecondary Sophomore Coordinator

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 Postsecondary Sophomore Coordinator teaches and supports Sophomore Seminar and provides the content knowledge and exposure to the world of work. The Sophomore Coordinator teaches a seminar course, which equips students with the necessary academic, technical, and employability skills needed for career readiness, and cultivates a portfolio of external partners that support student understanding of the career landscape. 

• Plan, lead and teach Sophomore Seminar Curriculum
• Create a robust calendar of student exposure experiences that highlight the career and educational pathways available in the region
• Facilitate progress towards graduation family meetings that provide evaluation and advisement aligned to the student’s postsecondary goals
• Support the Postsecondary team to meet all team goals by supporting postsecondary events across grade levels, including but not limited to, FAFSA completion events, family meetings, graduation, mock interviews, rep visits and trips
• Participate in all Postsecondary Team professional development

• Extremely strong organizational skills including detailed database work and event planning
• Ability to document students’ academic progress
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, businesses and organizations
• Strong understanding of workplace best practices of interviewing, resume writing, and professional communication
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools highly desirable but not required
• Excels in problem solving, has a sense of humor and has a desire to provide only the highest quality education for students

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with one year of experience in education (urban education experience preferred)  
• School-based teaching experience for groups of 25-30 students, using curricula and designing lesson plans
• Strong administrative or business background that reflects strong management and communication and marketing skills

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role – either on-site or remotely, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

• Position will require travel within the city to visit other Internship Program sites. Must be able to travel via public transportation or by personal vehicle.

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), 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 a Benefits VIP 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 for the 25/26 School Year. 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.