Who we are

Meeting Street Schools (MSS), a network of four South Carolina schools, was founded on the belief that all students can learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student's zip code should not determine a student's access to education. At MSS, we believe in a holistic approach to education and work to provide any and all resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond.

The Spirit of Meeting Street Schools

Who we're looking for

We are looking for passionate people who are clear in their thinking about what is possible for students and who have an unyielding work ethic, hunger to learn, and a sense of optimism. We are searching for people with a strong mission fit and tight alignment to our belief that all students - regardless of life circumstances- can and will succeed. We seek people who have the motivation, drive, compassion, and commitment to ensure that all students reach their full potential. High-performing people who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected for ALL students are encouraged to apply.

Before you apply

At Meeting Street Schools we want new team members to be set up for success, so we ask that you carefully consider the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications before applying. If you are interested in multiple opportunities, you do not need to apply more than once. Our talent team will review your qualifications/experience, and you will be considered for all open roles for which you qualify.

The Role

Our school goal is that 100% of students meet their growth targets on the MAP assessment and we want to ensure that all students are working at or above their grade level expectations by the end of the year. We are looking for a certified educator who has at least four years of experience in math instruction or math intervention. This role will focus on individual, customized instruction specifically designed to target student's specific academic growth in math. MSS interventionists combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. MSS interventionists have a growth mindset and participate in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including: collaborative planning sessions, whole and small group school-wide focus professional development, team analysis of performance data and other personalized opportunities for teachers to grow.

Responsibilities

• Actively takes a productive role in the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of all children in the school
• Commits to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
• Models MSS' Path to Success skills and supports the development of those skills in students and peers
• Maximizes learning, productivity, independence, collaboration, and joy through effective organization of space and materials
• Uses positive teacher language and creates and maintains a classroom climate that embraces a sense of belonging, significance, learning, productivity, collaboration, and joy
• Supports with building a positive school-wide culture, seeking opportunities to interact with families and communities, contributing to school events and traditions, norms, and reinforcing behavior expectations across the school
• Applies deep knowledge of content, pedagogy, child development, individual students, community, and cultural norms to teaching
• Creates robust, outcome-based intervention plans that sequence and scaffold learning to maximize student growth; creates engaging, rigorous lesson plans that achieve supporting targets for long-term goals; uses MSS instructional framework with fidelity.
• Uses the collective understandings of the multidisciplinary teaching team to increase student outcomes
• Effectively selects and designs powerful assessment tools to monitor student progress; responds to data by frequently revising plans and regrouping students; effectively communicates feedback to students and progress to families and school leaders
• Exercise clear judgment and integrity in decision-making; foresees the ripple effect of decisions, intended and unintended consequences; able to make kind and expedient decisions with the benefit of students at the forefront
• Participates in all school-wide staff functions and events such as parenting workshops, report card conferences, back-to-school-nights, student outreach, professional development, etc. to build a positive school culture and a strong home-school partnership
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Characteristics

• A commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Schools, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
• Demonstrated success in improving student math performance through intervention strategies
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, high EQ, willingness to respond positively to feedback, and a "whatever it takes" attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of time

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• Active teaching certification in Elementary Education, required
• A minimum of two (2) years of successful experience working with students from under-served communities, preferred
• Minimum four (4 ) years of certified elementary teaching experience, required
• Ability to lift 40lbs, kneel, sit, or stand for long periods of time

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, typically salaries are offered at 105% of the district salary schedule. We are open to hiring an individual for this role in a part-time or full-time capacity. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. Meeting Street Schools is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.