Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Charleston, SC
Meeting Street Schools - North Charleston Campuses /
Full-Time Permanent /
On-site
The Role
Middle school teachers are educators teaching in a 6th to 8th-grade 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 participate in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including: Responsive Classroom training, Wit and Wisdom, Eureka Math 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. MSS teachers also have the opportunity to visit other high-performing elementary schools and universities to strengthen their practice as educators.
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 classroom community and relationships with families, participating in a powerful team that ensures all students make outstanding academic progress
- Support students through direct and small group instruction
- Plans and supervises purposeful support and development for Teaching Fellows and/or teacher assistants
- Creates innovative and common core aligned lesson plans
- Adapts teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborates with other educators for support and ideas
- 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: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, high EQ, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “whatever it takes” attitude
- Desire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matter
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to inspire, motivate and engage children
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to kneel, sit, stand for long periods of time
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree required (degree must be conferred by start date), Master’s preferred
- Active middle grades or secondary teaching certification required
- Minimum two years of successful experience teaching/volunteering in underserved communities
$55,000 - $113,000 a year
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, starting at $55,000. 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
All new hires are eligible for additional awards and opportunities.
