SY 25-26 High School Math Teacher
MESA Charter High School - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Overview
is a community high school in Bushwick, Brooklyn. We opened our doors in August 2013 and we now have 498 students in grades 9-12. We graduated our first class of seniors in June 2017 and our cumulative graduation rate is 94%. Our students come from more than forty different middle schools, including traditional public, parochial, and public charter schools. Some are advanced students coming from magnet schools; others are beginning English Language Learners. What they all have in common is a desire to succeed; MESA students come to school every day, ready to work. As an organization, MESA is entering a new phase. Based on its success, MESA is proud to be entrusted with
opening a second school in District 20.
Serving the diverse families of Borough Park, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park, and Dyker Heights, MESA 2 will be the first public 9-12 school built in the area in over 80 years. We are welcoming 125
9th graders in August of 2025
and will "grow up" with them by adding subsequent grades each year. We need
rockstar teachers
to join our current
Bushwick campus
as well as
to launch our South Brooklyn campus , and are hiring in all content areas, with a preference to those who want to found a school and humbly serve this community for years to come. What makes us different is our staff.
This year, 42% of staff will be in at least their fifth year at MESA! MESA teachers believe… that the greatest contribution we can make to social justice is to give a young person control of their destiny committed people, when given autonomy, will find innovative and creative ways to make change that being a great educator takes intellectual preparation and a strong sense of personal accountability to produce high quality work. What makes us different is our model: Intentional Grading —MESA uses a
standards-based grading
system, which makes data understandable and accessible. This enables teachers to create targeted, focused instruction, and
helps students understand and track their own progress . MESA teachers love data or at the very least, aren’t afraid of it! Intentional Support —MESA teachers have a
minimum of rote administrative duties
in order to better focus on planning and instruction. Teachers receive
ongoing coaching
while
dedicated time for co-teaching, department and grade team planning
are built into the school schedule. Intentional Professional Development —MESA has a
comprehensive professional development calendar
that includes sessions on
instructional practices, school culture as well as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives . Intentional School Culture —MESA’s
advisory model connects small groups of entering freshmen with a teacher-advisor
for all 4 years of high school.
Advisors
provide guidance on academic progress and
are mentors, facilitators and positive influencers . Students are
recognized
by their teachers regularly for academic achievement and effort and are
incentivized
to meet school expectations
around attendance, punctuality and preparedness. Intentional Relationships —MESA knows that all caregivers want their children to succeed. MESA enlists families as partners in their child’s education through regular communication, workshops, and access to student attendance information and grades.
More than 85% of MESA caregivers attend the initial parent-teacher conference of the school year . Intentional Scheduling —MESA’s
school day starts and ends later
than most DOE schools, as research indicates that a late start helps high-school students succeed. The calendar and earlier start allows for “Intersession,” during Spring Break where students receive enrichment, skill remediation, or Regents preparation. Job Responsibilities Design and teach
five periods each day
(two periods daily of prep time). Utilize
Universal Design for Learning
method of planning and instruction to reach all learners. Build
relationships with all students . MESA teachers believe that strong rapport is key to student engagement and motivation. Attend, participate in, and facilitate team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times. MESA believes that
good professional development is interactive, practical, and teacher-driven . Communicate regularly with caregivers
about both positive and negative interactions with students, making a
minimum of two positive contacts
(phone, email, or text message) with families per week. Hold
office hours before or after school , at least once per week, to provide extra help and opportunities for reassessment. Teach one week of
Intersession enrichment program
based on teacher interest (additional stipend provided). Other duties, as assigned by the Principal. Qualifications
:
(1) Minimum Bachelor’s degree in subject area to be taught, Master’s Degree preferred; (2) Preferred minimum of three years teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting, or similar background; (3) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability; (4) Belief in and alignment with MESA’s core values, educational philosophy and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; (5) Valid New York State Certification strongly preferred; (6) Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic and Russian speakers are a strong plus. Salary:
$60,000 - $100,000, based on experience. To apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive Director, at
hiring@mesacharter.org
with the subject heading “ 25-26 High School Math Teacher ”.
Cover letter should specifically indicate why you want to work at MESA . APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY. Due to the nature of the position and the volume of applications received, MESA will not be able to reply to all submissions. MESA will contact candidates with next steps. MESA is committed to attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. It is MESA’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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