Health Insurance

Medical Insurance Coverage

  • CIGNA: Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
  • Both Plans include a nation-wide network of physicians. Eligible employees may elect coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents to suit their needs

Prescription Drug Coverage

Your medical insurance plan has a prescription benefit based on a nominal copay and includes mail-order options for maintenance drugs

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by Guardian. As an eligible MSS employee, you may choose to cover yourself and your eligible dependents with dental insurance.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by Guardian. As an eligible MSS employee, you may choose to cover yourself and your eligible dependents with dental insurance.

Tax-favored Spending Accounts

More information is available on each account type by request.

  • Medical Flexible Spending Account (MFSA) – Administered by ADP
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) – Administered by ADP
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Administered by OPTUM Bank

Employee + Family Wellness

  • Counseling for depression, marital and family conflicts, stress, anxiety, etc.
  • Legal advice on contracts, civil issues, divorce, real estate transactions, etc.
  • Financial advice for getting out of debt, saving for college or retirement, tax issues, estate planning, etc.
  • Adoption counseling/assistance
  • Budget and long term savings assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • IncentFit – Get reimbursed for wellness efforts
  • Ginger – 24/7 mental health support from the convenience of your phone

Retirement Plans

  • No-penalty rollover to our 403(b) plan
  • No-penalty partial rollover to our 403(b) plan
  • Let your money grow where it is currently, Withdraw a lump sum with 20% tax deduction
  • Start contributing with Empower Financial right away as an employee of Meeting Street Schools!

Additional Bonus Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Refer a friend or family member to MSS! Once hired, you’ll get a $2500 bonus for teaching roles and $1000 for support roles! Have two referrals hired, get a free night’s stay at the Charleston Place Hotel. If four of your referrals are hired, in addition to the bonuses and free night’s stay, get four tickets to a concert of your choosing at CreditOne Stadium!

Retention Bonus Program

For every five years of continuous full-time employment, you will receive $10,000 paid out at the end of the school year. For 15 years of continuous employment, you will receive a $15,000 reward!

Paid Time Off

Eligible for paid time off including sick leave, personal leave and holiday pay.

Professional Development

We provide our teachers with rich opportunities to continue learning leading and growing as professionals

Benefits Details
Newcomer Package Details

Life Insurance + Disability

Life Insurance & Accidental Death Disability

MSS provides, at no cost to you, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D insurance equal to one time your base salary, calculated every August

Additional Life Insurance

You may purchase additional Optional Life Insurance for yourself up to $300,000. You may elect coverage amount of $10,000.

Short-Term Disability Plans

MSS offers a program that provides you with 60% of your weekly income for up to thirteen weeks at no extra cost to you.

Long-term Disability Plans

MSS provides, at no cost to you, a program designed to pay a portion of your ninety-day elimination period.

Accident Insurance

Provides employees and dependents peace of mind through life’s accidents.

Critical Illness Insurance

Provides a lump sum benefit directly to you upon diagnosis of a covered illness after the plan’s effective date coverage. There are multiple payouts automatically included and a benefit can be paid for each covered condition.

Work + Play in South Carolina

Both Charleston and Spartanburg offer a unique lifestyle full of fun experiences!

To learn more about Charleston, visit: https://www.charlestoncvb.com

To learn more about Spartanburg, visit: http://www.visitspartanburg.com

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About Meeting Street Schools

Meeting Street Schools (MSS) is an innovative non-profit where schools, families, and the community collaborate to create environments where all children can achieve their full potential. With a network of schools across South Carolina, including MSA-Charleston (Charleston, SC), MSA-Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC), MS-Brentwood (North Charleston, SC), MS-Burns (North Charleston, SC), and MS-Jasper & Beaufort (Jasper, SC), we are committed to providing students with the rigorous education they deserve.

Founded on the principle that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their socio-economic background, Meeting Street Schools has been a beacon of hope and a testament to what's possible in education. Our schools are driven by a strong focus on student achievement, evidence-based instruction, and relentless support of our students and their families.

While united by our shared mission, each MSS campus, is unique in its character, tapping into the local spirit of the communities they serve. Explore each of our schools and discover how they're creating a brighter future for students in South Carolina.

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Our Schools

MSA – CharlestonDowntown Charleston, SC - Independent School - Since 2008 - 364 Students

Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, MSA Charleston is more than just a school—it’s a hub for innovative learning and community engagement. As part of the Meeting Street Schools network, MSA Charleston embodies a commitment to excellence through its rigorous academic programs, inclusive culture, and focus on developing the whole child. With a curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal growth, MSA Charleston prepares students to be curious learners and active citizens of their community.

MSA – SpartanburgDowntown Spartanburg, SC - Public School - Since 2012 - 323 Students

MSA Spartanburg stands as a pillar of educational innovation in the Spartanburg community. The school’s dedicated educators and supportive learning environment ensure that each child receives a high-quality, personalized education with exceptional faculty and teachers. MSA Spartanburg is distinguished by its emphasis on community partnership, fostering relationships that extend beyond the classroom to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.

MS – BrentwoodNorth Charleston, SC - Public School - Since 2014 - 694 Students

MS Brentwood is a place where education meets opportunity. Serving the Brentwood area, this school is a testament to the transformative power of education. With a student-centered approach that celebrates diversity and encourages excellence, MS Brentwood is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. MS Brentwood also serves as a hub for the Brentwood community to access educational and wellness services. The school’s commitment to innovation, coupled with a warm, welcoming environment, makes it a standout in the MSS network.

MS – BurnsNorth Charleston, SC - Public School - Since 2018 - 478 Students

Located in a community rich with history and culture, MS Burns is renowned for its dynamic educational approach that intertwines traditional learning with modern teaching techniques. The school’s focus on experiential learning ensures that students at MS Burns are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in their educational journey. MS Burns exists to spark an educational revolution for the students and families in the Dorchester-Waylyn Neighborhood in North Charleston. With a commitment to creating a supportive and challenging academic environment, MS Burns is forging a new path in public education.

MS – Jasper & BeaufortJasper County, SC - Public Charter School - Fall 2023 -

MS Jasper represents the Meeting Street Schools’ dedication to community-based education with a global perspective. The school provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential and cultivate a love for learning. With its diverse programs such as Eureka Math, and Wit and Wisdom, MS Jasper puts a major emphasis on character development, specialized learning and equips students to become thoughtful, engaged members of society, reflecting the MSS ethos of empowerment through education.

CommunityVoices

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“Meeting Street Academy is my family. They taught me that I am valuable. I am an asset to the world…They asked me, ‘What is your dream?’ I had never been asked that before. The MSS community gives me the strength to pursue my dreams.”

— Kadelyn SteedStudent

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“MSA is a family. Once you’re in, you’re in. They said they would follow our kids from K-3 to college and they actually lived up to what they said they would do. Not only did MSA challenge my daughter academically but it also exposed her to new things that she probably wouldn’t have been exposed to at our previous neighborhood school. Our journey at MSA was exciting and rewarding. They actually walk the walk.”

— Tyeka GrantParent

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“We come into work everyday truly believing that our students are capable of achieving anything that is put in front of them. Here at MSS, students are provided the opportunity to achieve success through the facilitation of well-educated teachers, resources, and a responsive classroom school environment.”

— NikToshia GilesTeacher