Pre-K 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 7 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