Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher (K-8 TH Grade)

Instruction and learning provided in English

• 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

• Must have completed at least one of the following:
• 36 college credit hours
• Completed Missouri's 20-hour online substitute training program

• Successful experience in an elementary or middle school setting
• Fluency in French, Mandarin, or Spanish

• In this position you will report to the school building each day. This is not an "on-call" substitute teaching position. Assignments vary by building needs.
• Oversee various areas of classroom instruction following guides provided by the classroom teacher.
• Lead whole class, small group, and individual learning.
• Collaborate with the entire K-8 team to promote higher levels of learning for all students.
• Monitor student culture and safety.

The annual salary for this position is competitive and starts at $37,450 depending on years of experience. The salary increases depending on the number of years of experience you have. Our salaries are well-above market rate: SLLIS salaries are higher than 90% of public schools in Missouri. SLLIS also offers the following:

• FREE Comprehensive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance)
• 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
• 6 PTO days per year
• 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

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.