Benefits are subject to change.
In order to ensure that staff can build a sustainable career at MESA, our board, leadership, and staff have co-created a Legacy Staff program for staff that have been at MESA for five or more years. Benefits for legacy staff include generous annual salary increases, retention bonuses, paid trimester-long sabbatical, and increased employer contributions to retirement plans.
MESA's overall staff
retention rate
Staff that have been at
MESA for five years or more
Staff are in at least
their 7th year
-Mr. Chervin, Director of Math and Science
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!
MESA teachers have a minimum of rote administrative duties in order to better focus on planning, instruction, and assessment. Dedicated time for co-teaching, department and grade team planning is built into the school schedule.
MESA has a comprehensive professional development calendar that includes sessions on instructional practices, school culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Teachers are also encouraged to seek out PD opportunities outside of the school building.
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. Students are incentivized to meet school expectations around attendance, punctuality and preparedness. MESA uses the Love and Logic model to address disciplinary concerns.
MESA knows that all caregivers want their children to succeed. MESA enlists families as partners in their childrens’ education through regular communication, meetings, 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.
MESA’s school day starts later than most DOE schools, as research indicates that a late start helps high-school students succeed. Our Block Schedule allows teachers to delve deeper into content and help develop critical thinking skills. The calendar and earlier start allows for “Intersession,” during Spring Break where students receive enrichment, skill remediation, or Regents preparation.
32% of teaching staff started their teaching careers here at MESA
Maria Yuquilima
Math Teacher
“Being able to coteach with our Math Department Head has provided me with a strong foundation and a fulfilling start to my career, offering countless opportunities to inspire students and develop as an educator. I am proud to be part of a community that fosters a commitment to both academic achievement and personal growth formerly as a student, and now, as a MESA staff member.”
Tchnavia Merrick
Science Teacher
“After 26 years as an educator, I am truly honored to work at a school that invests in my pedagogical development through 1-1 coaching and professional development. In addition to the endless opportunities here at MESA, I work with talented and passionate colleagues who share the same vision. ”
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Yadira Martinez
Career Connected Learning Coordinator & Attendance at Risk Specialist
"What keeps me working at MESA is the strong family environment we foster. Every day, I am proud to be part of a community that truly cares for each student, that offers the love and encouragement students need to thrive, and provides all the tools needed to prepare for the future. The bonds we build here create a nurturing space where students can grow with confidence and feel valued and this means so much to me."
Please email your resume and cover letter to Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive Director at hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “High School [Specific Position].” Cover letter should specifically indicate why you want to work at MESA. 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.
Disclosure: 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.
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