Middle School Math Teacher

Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a committed, passionate, educator who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team of licensed teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the  school year. We are seeking a licensed Middle School Math Teacher.

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.

As a member of STA’s Academic Team, the Middle School Content 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.

• $42,000-$52,000+ 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

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

• Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license.