Healthcare CTE Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year

PhiladelphiaFull-Time 2026-27 School Yearmid

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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.

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

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

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

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.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!

New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,850 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.