The Teacher is the most influential member of our instructional team. These individuals are ultimately responsible for assuring the academic and socioemotional growth of every student in their classes. The Teacher may supervise a Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten) and/or a Teaching Intern (all grades) and is responsible for collaborative planning with their classroom team, horizontal planning with their grade team and vertical planning. Teachers are professionally inquisitive and reinforce a culture of celebratory learning.

Teacher

The Teacher is the most influential member of our instructional team. These individuals are ultimately responsible for assuring the academic and socioemotional growth of every student in their classes. The Teacher may supervise a Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten) and/or a Teaching Intern (all grades) and is responsible for collaborative planning with their classroom team, horizontal planning with their grade team and vertical planning. Teachers are professionally inquisitive and reinforce a culture of celebratory learning.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

• Plan instruction appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities and cultural background of his/her students 
• Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students, which inspire intellectual growth and an enthusiasm for learning
• Create and organize classroom rules, procedures and routines 
• Manage student behavior to ensure student learning 
• Establish a culture of high expectations, diversity, cultural sensitivity and understanding 
• Establish clear content and language objectives for all lessons, units and projects 
• Provide instruction to special needs students and work in conjunction with the Special Education Consultant to ensure that IEP student goals are being met 
• Provide differentiated instruction as needed

Assessment:

• Maintain an ongoing communication with students and parents about the students’ level of instruction, academic progress and/or deficiencies 
• Monitor and evaluate student progress regularly in relation to learning objectives. 
• Track information and maintain accurate student records 
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student data; use this data to drive instruction and to differentiate instruction 
• Administer standardized assessment, school-selected assessments in accordance with the school 
• Plan, implement, monitor and assess a classroom instructional program consistent with the Missouri State Standards, Primary Years Programme framework and the Mission of the school

Professional School:

• Actively participate and contribute to the School’s professional learning community including the Back To School Institute and bi-weekly professional development workshops 
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the school’s mission, standards, policies, procedures, philosophy and code of ethical behavior 
• Implement best practices 
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance 
• Mentor and co-plan with grade level partner teacher and teacher intern, keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals and evaluating partner teacher/teacher intern performance 
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion 
• Work collaboratively with all SLLIS teachers and staff 
• Reflect, improve and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community 
• Actively participate and contribute to the weekly grade-level meetings and professional development 
• Commitment to work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment 
• Excited about teaching in a socio-economically and ethnically diverse inner-city environment 
• Tolerate and manage high levels of stress in a productive manner 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and be responsive to student, parents, colleagues, community members, administrators and Board members 
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently 
• Ability to make sound decisions based on information acquired 
• Willing to actively participate in charter related tasks, projects and/or events 
• Commitment to teaching and practicing social justice, efficacy and equity in our classrooms

Family:

• Collaborate with and motivate parent involvement 
• Provide students and parents with regular and timely information on classroom activities, school events, parent conferences, progress reports, report cards, etc. 
• Attend evening and weekend school programs and parent meetings as needed

Student:

• Identify student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside services to support you and your students’ needs

Community:

• Represent the School and program to district, county, state and/or federal community groups 
• Interact with outside agencies as necessary 
• Utilize community resources in support of academic program

Complete all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• BA/BS in Education, Language and Literacy or related field 
• Knowledge of Language Immersion Education and language acquisition 
• Successful classroom experience in an elementary or early childhood setting 
• Excellent speaking, reading, writing and math skills in English and language of instruction 
• Leadership skills with the ability to facilitate parent meetings and enhance cooperative working relationships. 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills in both language of instruction and English 
• Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance 
• Valid TB Clearance by first day of employment 
• Computer skills proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and others as necessary

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Immersion school experience or familiarity with International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme units of inquiry 
• Valid Teaching Credential: Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education issued in Missouri or by an international university 
• At least 2 years of teaching experience 
• Native/near -native fluency in the language of instruction 
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development 
• Graduate Studies or advanced teaching certification (National Board of Professional Teaching Standards)

Salary Range: 

• Competitive salary 
• Professional Development allocation 
• Health and retirement benefits

Job type: 

• Full-time position, one year At-Will Agreement, renewable upon performance evaluation

Physical Demands:

• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing) 
• Extensive standing, sitting, reaching and stooping; ability to stand and move about entire facility for extended periods of time. 
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., step stools, etc.)

Work Environment:

• Requires working indoors and outdoors periodically throughout day in all seasons; ability to work outdoors in temperatures over 80°F as well as temperatures below 50°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions, as needed.

Contacts with Individuals/Organizations inside/outside SLLIS:

• All levels of staff within organization Parents

Supervisor: Reports to Head of School.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Every Teacher will supervise one full-time Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten) or Teacher Intern (grades 1-3). Teachers may also have supervisory responsibilities for practicum students, pre-service teachers or university volunteers.

About Us

St. Louis Language Immersion Schools (SLLIS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to develop and operate a network of charter schools in St. Louis, MO. In 2009, SLLIS opened The French School and The Spanish School, total immersion elementary campuses preparing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme curricular framework. In 2011-12 each school will offer grades K-3. The schools are collocated in an incubator space and coordination between the two schools is essential. Each school will grow to 400 students at capacity. Visit our website http://sllis.org and blog http://sllis.wordpress.com for more information.

SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation to apply.