Middle School Social Studies Teacher

STEP Academy is seeking a Full-Time Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6–8)
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 Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6–8) based at the St. Paul campus (K–12).
The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping students understand history, geography, civics, and global awareness while building critical thinking, analysis, and literacy skills. The teacher will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that supports student academic growth and engagement. Preferred Qualifications:

• 5–8 or 5–12 Social Studies teaching license
• 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 in social studies, education, or related field
• 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 middle school students

Salary: $42,500.00 – $59,802.00 per year How to Apply: Please submit the following materials to STEP Academy either through Indeed or via email at info@stepacademymn.com:

• 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.

Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: St. Paul 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:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person