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 starts at $103,000 per year. Your salary would be based on the number of years of experience you have as a school administrator. SLLIS also offers the following:
Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance)
Vision insurance (no cost to you)
Short-term disability coverage (no cost to you)
$25,000 life insurance (no cost to you)
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 plus 15 days of vacation leave 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 and is paid time off!
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.


For more information contact
Dr. Anthony Graham, Talent Director
anthony.graham@sllis.org or 314-533-0975 ext. 2228