Spanish Teacher (PreK-8th Grade Roles)

St. Louis Language Immersion School
Job Description

SPANISH TEACHER (PreK-8th Grade Roles)
Instruction and learning provided in English and Spanish. 


Apply at the link here: https://louis.tedk12.com/Hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=29

This posting is for a position during the 2025-2026 school year which would start in August 2025.

 

Must-HavesHigh-priority skills and qualities

  • Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices   
  • Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice     
  • Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
  • Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels 
  • Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
  • Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
  • Develops and uses effective organization systems
  • Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner

 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Near native fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish
  • A license to teach in Missouri or other state (early childhood education, elementary or middle school education, K-6, or K-8) or ability to teach in the country in which the teacher received their training
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, literacy, language, or a closely related field

 

Nice-to-HavesSkills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

  • Teaching experience in K-8 classroom 
  • Strong data tracking and interpretation habits
  • Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs
  • Knowledge of best practices when working with language learners 

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction in core content areas (literacy, math, science, etc.) to both elementary and middle school students in either Spanish and English
  • Ensures safety of students by providing active supervision
  • Builds strong relationships based on mutual respect across dimensions of difference with students, families, and all stakeholders
  • Provides appropriate, research-based scaffolds and differentiates instruction
  • Develops and uses an effective classroom culture plan
  • Collects and analyzes data, and uses it to drive decisions 
  • Prepares and implements daily lessons aligned to the curriculum
  • Provides high-quality and consistent input in the language of instruction per the dual language model


Apply at the link here: https://louis.tedk12.com/Hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=29
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