Middle School ELA Teacher

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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.

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.

Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license.

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:
• Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice
• Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success
• 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

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Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Alma Trevino at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.