Company

St. Louis Language Immersion SchoolSee more

addressAddressOklahoma, United States
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

MUSIC TEACHER
Instruction and learning provided in English.
This posting is for a position during the 2024-2025 school year which would start in August 2024.
Must-Haves- High-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
  • A license to teach in Missouri or other state (Valid Missouri State Certification in Music Instrumental Grades K-12 or Music Vocal/Choral Grades K-12) or ability to teach in the country in which the teacher received their training
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Music, or a closely related field
  • Near native fluency in spoken and written English

Nice-to-Haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement
  • Teaching experience in K-8
  • Experience coordinating music and/or band program
  • Solid understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
  • Knowledge of best practices when working with language learners
  • Fluency in French, Spanish or Mandarin- preferred

Responsibilities
  • Provide instruction in music education to K-8th grade students
  • 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 English instruction while adhering to the Dual Language Model framework

Compensation and Benefits
SLLIS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone. Critical to our mission is creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. As such, we strive to maintain a compensation system free from inequities while uplifting the unique experiences of our staff.
We use a total rewards system thereby ensuring our compensation and benefits program takes a holistic approach. The compensation system at SLLIS is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.
The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $46,966 - $66,166. Our salaries 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 13% 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

Our Mission
St. Louis Language Immersion School provides a bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis city.
Our Purpose
To dismantle systems of oppression by creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world.
Our Values
  • Provide an accessible and rigorous bilingual education
  • Listen to and engage all voices
  • Commit to equity, anti-racism and cultural competency
  • Reflect on and respond to data throughout our school
  • Celebrate mission moments, both big and small

Application Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position, but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has a multi-stage hiring process which includes a phone screening interview, an interview with our Talent Committee and a final interview with our administration team.
About Us
There's magic in experiencing a different culture, in speaking a new language. With the power to break down barriers, languages open new opportunities for our children, allowing them to dream a different world. At our school, we speak the language of connection, broadening perspective with each new lesson - preparing our children for a limitless future.
EQUITY
As a school committed to anti-racism and cultural competency, we believe in engaging all voices and providing all students with unlimited opportunities. "Where every voice is heard."
EMPOWERMENT
We nurture children, celebrate their successes and empower them to take risks and grow. "Where every child is loved."
LANGUAGE
A bilingual education has the power to open minds and change lives, so we help our students become proficient in both their native language and their target language. "Where languages open minds."
KNOWLEDGE
We provide a transformative international education, unique to our community, that is focused on reflective, data-driven learning and academic achievement. "Where we reflect and learn."
COMMUNITY
We are proud to serve the children of St. Louis City, and as a culturally diverse community, we are united in our mission to help all students dream a better world. "Where we all speak the language of connection."
Not Your Average K-8 Staff
The SLLIS Team is made up of staff members who nurture children, celebrate their successes, and empower them to take risks and grow. Our staff are as diverse as the students and families we serve. You won't find any other team like us in the U.S. - or anywhere! On the SLLIS Team:
  • 13 home countries across 4 continents are represented
  • 16 languages are spoken among the staff
  • 8.5 years of teaching experience is the average
  • 62% have a Master's degree or above
  • 64% identify as female; 32% identify as male; 2% as non-binary
  • 66% identify with a race other than "White"
  • 45% identify with the ethnicity category "of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin"

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School will honor 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.
Refer code: 8385464. St. Louis Language Immersion School - The previous day - 2024-02-26 11:17

St. Louis Language Immersion School

Oklahoma, United States
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