What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Communication Arts/Literature Teacher (2025-26) position at STEP Academy?
STEP Academy is seeking a High School Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
STEP Academy is a K-12 charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first generation Somali/East African students. As a destination school, 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 entry through the Minnesota PSEO program. STEP Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of our entire learning community: students, staff, parents, and administrators.
The Position:
STEP Academy Charter School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic High School Communication Arts/Literature Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will foster a passion for literature and effective communication, helping students enhance their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This position offers the opportunity to shape students' academic success and prepare them for college, career, and civic life.
Preferred Qualifications:
5-12 Communication Arts/Literature teaching license
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience working with ELL populations
Cultural competence
Minimum Qualifications:
Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation
Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license
Experience teaching English Language Arts and/or high school.
Cultural competence
Because we are a college prep school preparing students for college two years before their peers, STEP Academy is particularly interested in applicants who have college or community college teaching experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $59,802.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,500 - $59,802