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Challenging work; brilliant scholars; and the chance to make a difference! 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 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking a licensed Middle School Content Teacher. POSITION SUMMARY As a member of STA&#8217;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. COMPENSATION * $38,000-$48,000+ 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 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 REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS * Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license. TO APPLY 1. Please seek more information about our learning community before taking the time to submit an application: www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf2451c752aca4d585fba08dd632dab9e%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638775770029339178%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=U4Ps8wUkz84iv8GYxGsXrwaemIgTEMZaWFcy4TP2lSc%3D&reserved=0> 2. Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Julie Guy at jguy@sojournertruthacademy.org<mailto:cscroggins@sojourenrtruthacademy.org>. 3. Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled. -- Alma Trevino Executive Coordinator Sojourner Truth Academy 3820 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599> 612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf2451c752aca4d585fba08dd632dab9e%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638775770029360985%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0w%2FZOoTxudzlEiOeIAhnAi5Fuh%2BPem6KZmyX98Vuv14%3D&reserved=0> -- Alma Trevino Executive Coordinator Sojourner Truth Academy 3820 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599> 612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf2451c752aca4d585fba08dd632dab9e%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638775770029376058%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bqnmE%2FgQC%2B8GFCdJ%2FkoWEWuNal6GmRDOW2%2FS%2FIEZnv8%3D&reserved=0>