Employment Opportunities

The Math and Science Academy (MSA) is a 2009 NCLB Blue Ribbon School that offers an excellent work environment supported by an exceptional professional staff.  In addition, we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Under Minnesota Statute, a charter school must employ or contract with necessary teachers, as defined by section 122A.15, subdivision 1, who hold valid licenses to perform the particular service for which they are employed in the school. In addition, if a teacher employed by a district makes a written request for an extended leave of absence to teach at a charter school, the district must grant the leave. You also maintain your TRA benefits, since MSA is a public school.

Please note, effective August 1st 2024, for staff preference for student enrollment at MSA an employee must work a minimum of 480 hours within the calendar year.  Please reference MN Statute 145E.11 admission requirements and enrollment. 

Current Job Postings (apply at bottom of page)

MSA is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Assistant Coach – Girls Basketball

MSA is seeking an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2024-25 season. This is a part-time position supporting a 7-12 girls’ basketball team. The Assistant Coach will help to administer practice, coach the JV team, and complete occasional administrative tasks. Must be available for most practices, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Experience working with middle- and high-school students is preferred. . All interested coaches should send a resume and letter of interest to Activities Director Steve Hoemann at shoemann@mnmsa.org, or by going to the Math and Science Academy website.  Pay is $2,000-$2,600 based on experience. 

Season begins: November 2024

Lunchroom Monitor Substitute (on-call/short notice)
The Lunch Monitor at MSA provides supervision and authority during the student lunch periods.  The Lunch Monitor assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the lunch areas.  Read more.

Schedule is 11am-1:20pm on student contact days.  We currently only have openings for substitutes that work to cover regularly scheduled lunch monitors or come in as an emergency substitute.  Pay is $16 per hour.

Head Coach – Boys Volleyball
MSA is seeking a Head Boys Volleyball Coach for the 2025 season. This is a part-time position working with 7-12 grade boys. MSA did not have a team last year and is hoping to start a program this year. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated individual to start up this program. Practice times will be after school or evenings. Experience working with middle and high-school students is preferred. All interested coaches should send a resume and letter of interest to Steve Hoemann at shoemann@mnmsa.org, or by going to the Math and Science Academy website.Season begins: March 2025

Salary range- $2,300-2,800 based on experience.

Parking Lot Monitor Substitute (on-call/short notice):
The Parking Lot Monitor will provide friendly and clear directions to all who enter the parking lot area to ensure a safe environment for MSA students, families, and staff. Part-time (1 hour a day (split shift) - 8:50am - 9:20am | 3:50pm - 4:20pm); student contact days only, as needed.  Pay is $20/hour.

Substitute Teachers For 2024-2025
Multiple positions for the 2024-25 school year are available. Requirements: a valid MN teaching license in any subject or a short call substitute teaching license, availability to work on short notice, and ability to follow teacher lesson plans. The rate of pay is $200-$225 per day. The duty day is 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Include names and contact information of three references in your cover letter. Letters of recommendation are not required to apply.