4th Grade Teacher

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.

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Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license.

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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.

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 and 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 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 & Behavior Support Team

10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays

IN THE CLASSROOM

24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio

13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio

A support staff member in every classroom

Classroom Budget provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55412 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55412: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person