Founding Elementary Teacher

WHO WE ARE

Meeting Street Schools – Jasper & Beaufort (MSJB) is a pioneering tuition-free public charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background, we believe in a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the whole child. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future.

The Role

Elementary Lead teachers are certified educators teaching in a PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th classroom. MSS teachers 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 teachers have a growth mindset and are afforded multiple professional development opportunities throughout the year, including Responsive Classroom training, Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, Wilson’s Fundations, 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.

In most cases, lead teachers are paired with a co-teacher or fellow teacher. Co-teachers act as co-leads and fellow teachers are newer to the profession and will be mentored by the Lead teacher.

We are hiring for Kindergarten - 2nd grade teachers at our Jasper location.

Responsibilities

• Support outstanding academic achievement and student character development
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students as they reach their full potential
• Build a strong classroom community and relationships with families
• Support students through direct, small-group, and differentiated instruction
• Creates innovative and common core aligned lesson plans
• Assesses student learning on a consistent basis and adjusts instruction to meet individual student needs
• 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
• 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
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player
• Desire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage children

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Active or in-process teaching certification required
• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years experience leading a classroom
• Successful experience teaching or working in underserved communities

The salary for this role starts at $60,000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee + Family Wellness

Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Retirement Plans

Referral and Retention Bonuses

Performance Bonuses

Newcomer Bonus Eligible

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.