STEP Academy is seeking a Full-Time Elementary Teacher (K–5)
STEP Academy is a K-12 destination charter school located in St. Paul (K-12) and Burnsville (K-10), Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first-generation Somali/East African students. STEP Academy ensures all students are nurtured and empowered to use their personal attributes and acquired knowledge to have the choice to participate in early college entrance through the Minnesota PSEO program. The school boasts a leadership team and school board that listen to and support their teachers and staff, believing that you are a person first and an educator second.
Why STEP Academy?
Be part of a system where your leaders honestly believe you are a PERSON FIRST (mentally healthy, a daughter/son/child, a husband/wife/partner, a parent, a friend) and a teacher second. At STEP Academy, it is okay to prioritize your family and your mental health and be honest about it.
- We have an Educational Assistant assigned full-time to every elementary classroom
- There is behavior specialist support and a staffed reflection room available to support behavior interventions and problem solving
- We are committed to school improvement every day, every week, and every year, continuously working to improve outcomes for both students and staff
- We believe every student has the potential to participate in Minnesota’s PSEO early college entrance program—EVERY STUDENT, not just those who are “advanced” or “high ability”
- Class sizes are 20 students in K–2 and 25 students in grades 3–5
The Position:
STEP Academy is seeking a Full-Time Elementary Teacher (K–5)
The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a love of learning, supporting academic growth, and developing the social and emotional skills of young learners. The Elementary Teacher will create a positive, inclusive classroom environment and deliver engaging instruction aligned to grade-level standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Elementary teaching license (Minnesota)
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Experience working with English Language Learners (ELL)
- Cultural competence
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out-of-area designation
- Bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain a Tier 1 or Tier 2 teaching license, with willingness to work toward a higher-tier license
- Understanding, experience, and/or passion for working with elementary school students
How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials to STEP Academy either through Indeed or via email at [email protected]:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Copy of current Minnesota teaching license
- College transcripts (official or unofficial)
- List of professional references with contact information
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $42,500.00 – $59,802.00 per year
Work Location: Burnsville campus (in person)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
STEP Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $59,802.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
