Experienced Educator 2026-27 Academic Year (Charleston, SC)

Who We Are

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.

Who We're Looking For

We exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence, and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.

The Role

Experienced Educators are typically certified teachers in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle School classrooms. 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 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.
 

Core 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 & 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 & Work Experience

• Active or in-process teaching certification preferred

• Bachelor's degree required

• 4+ years of experience leading a classroom

• Successful experience teaching or working in underserved communities

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary for Kindergarten - 8th-grade educators at our Charleston-area campuses starts at $66,000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

• Employee + Family Wellness Programs 

• Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

• Retirement Plans

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Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.