MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
Challenging work; brilliant scholars; and the chance to make a difference!
Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking committed, passionate, Elementary Classroom Teachers who hold a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team of Licensed Primary Elementary Teachers and for the 2023-2024 school year.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of STA’s Academic Team, the Classroom Teacher is responsible for setting standards and laying a foundation of academic and social success for scholars by providing high quality, relevant educational instruction in a positive learning environment.
Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999.
COMPENSATION
★ $38,000-$48,000+ Experience-based, Teachers
★ $15 per hour+ Experience-based, Paraprofessionals
★ Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase
★ Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution
★ Staff tuition reimbursement program for pursuing a teaching license or furthering teacher education
★ Competitive Family Benefits Plan:
○ Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%
○ Medical, Dental, Prescription & Retirement benefits
○ Health and fitness benefits
★ Educators are part of Phase 1B in the Minnesota Health Department’s Covid19 vaccination plan. STA WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
WORK CULTURE
● An open-door, community-like environment where staff and scholars are valued and celebrated
● 89% of staff agree STA is a good place to teach and learn
● Entering the second year of our 5-year Strategic Implementation plan in support of our scholar success
profile with 3 strategic priorities: 1) Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice 2) Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success
3) Develop a talent strategy that builds an effective team and drives a joyful culture
OUR STAFF
● Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed at STA
● STA takes pride in the diversity of our staff: 59% of staff are people of color; 28% of STA teachers are
people of color
● 55% of STA staff have between 3-24 years of tenure
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
● 92% of staff agree STA is committed to improving instructional practice
- ● Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community sessions
- ● Focus on data driven growth with 13 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math,
reading, special education, & ELL education
- ● Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule
- ● Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & BehaviorSupport Team
● 10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays
IN THE CLASSROOM
- 13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio
- 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio
- A support staff member in every classroom
- Classroom Budget provided
REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS
★ Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license. TO APPLY
- Please seek more information about our learning community before taking the time to submit an application: www.sojournertruthacademy.org
- Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Charon Scroggins at cscroggins@sojournertruthacademy.org.
- Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.
