English Language Learner; ELL Teacher

English Languages Learner (ELL) Teacher Why Choose Momentum?

• Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity
• Merit Pay opportunities for high performance
• Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)
• Paid Time Off and PTO rollover
• Employer-paid short/long-term disability
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)
• Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)
• Research-based coaching & professional development
• Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities
• Certification and continuing education assistance
• Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces
• Free staff breakfast and lunch
• Enrollment preference for staff children

The ELL Teacher commits to teaching and leading Momentum's mission, instructional vision, and excellence for our scholars in Grades K-8. The ELL Teacher will work collaboratively with the Principal to internalize, adapt, and deliver engaging lessons. The ELL Teacher will collaborate with classroom teachers and special education teachers to provide appropriate accommodations for scholars, and support the daily instructional and technical operations of the classroom.

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.
• Preparing scholars for exams.
• Inspiring and motivating scholars to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
• Building relationships and mentoring scholars.
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments.
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations.
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development.
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families.
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred (TESOL).

• 1-3 years of experience working with scholars with special education preferred (experience working with scholars and families in urban communities is a plus).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proven track record of scholar achievement results.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
• A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.

The salary for this position begins at $53,566 for certificated applicants and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education.

This role will be effective for the 26-27 school year. Teachers and staff are expected to be present for core hours of instruction from July 27 through May.