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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’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     

• $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

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

2. Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Julie Guy at jguy@sojournertruthacademy.org.  

3. Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.