● Design and teach five periods of Social Studies 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).
● Maintain duties as Advisor.
● Other duties, as assigned by the Principal.

(1) Minimum Bachelor’s degree in subject area to be taught, Master’s
Degree preferred; (2) 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-speaker a
plus.

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.

Please email your resume and cover letter to Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive
Director, at hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “High School Social Studies
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.