Elementary Teacher

Job Description

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.
COMPENSATION
$42,000-$52,000+ Experience-based, Teachers
$20 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, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits
Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance
Wellness and fitness benefits

Qualifications

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS
2+years of experience or is pursuing a second career in teaching OR
New teachers who are self-starters, eager to learn and committed to coaching
Experience in diverse environments
Holds a demonstrated belief in all student’s ability to learn and achieve at high levels
Holds appropriate Minnesota licensure for teaching positions

Institution Description

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.

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: 70% of staff are people of color; 42% of STA teachers are people of color
Average staff longevity is 6.2 years

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 15 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & MLL education
Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule
Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Teams
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

Application Instructions/Comments

https://sojournertruthacademy.org/job-openings