K-5 Elementary Classroom Teacher

STA OFFERS EMPLOYEES

• Diverse school community with deep connections to the families we serve. 
• Staff culture that values your voice and engages teachers in decision-making. 
• Supportive and engaged leaders who are invested in your professional growth.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Performance-based pay increases 
• Teacher and public loan forgiveness 
• Support staff in every classroom

WHO YOU ARE

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Join our team of licensed teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking a licensed K-5 elementary classroom teacher.

TO APPLY

• Applicants should submit their resume at https://sojournertruthacademy.org/job-openings 
• Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.  

THE FINE PRINT

COMPENSATION     

• $42,000-$52,000+ Experience-based, Teachers
• $20 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, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits
  • Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance
  • Wellness and fitness benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

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.  

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 6.2 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