Chinese Teacher (PreK-8th Grade Roles)

CHINESETEACHER (PreK-8th Grade Roles)
Instruction and learning provided in English and Chinese.

This posting is for a position during the 2026-2027 school yearand would startinAugust 2026.

Must-Haves-High-priority skills and qualities

• Continuously reflects grows and develops professional practice
• 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

• Language Proficiency: Near-native fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Teaching Certification: Possession of a valid teaching license in Missouri or another U.S. state or eligibility to teach in the country where the teacher received their professional training. Acceptable certifications include:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Middle School Education
  • High School Education
• Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Education Literacy Language or a closely related field. Masters degree and above is preferred.

Nice-to-Haves-Skills 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.) toPreK-8th grade students depending on grade level assigned in target language 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

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $46966 $66166. Oursalaries are well-above market rate: SLLIS salaries are higher than 97% of public schools in Missouri. Your salary would be based on the highest postsecondary degree you have obtained and the number of years of experience you have. SLLIS also offers the following:

• FREE Compressive health care package(medical dental vision short term disability and life insurance)
• Low cost- buy up plan available too!
• College tuition rewards program for dependents
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Retirement contributions of 14.5% of annual salary and optional 403b
• Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use
• 12 PTO days per year plus no work in June or July!
• Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break two weeks for winter break one week off for Spring break and all major U.S. holidays. This averages 25 days per year.
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Individualized coaching and support
• Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals

Application Process

Applications areaccepted on a rolling basisuntil the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has amulti-stage hiring processwhich includes aone-way virtualinterview with our Talent Committee and a final interview with our administration team.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and iscommitted to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School willhonor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just equitable and inclusive school St. Louis community and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.