Instructional Coach (PreK-8th Grade)

Saint Louis Immersion School•Saint Louis, MO

17h•$50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Instructional Coach PreK-8th Grade This posting is for a position during the 2026-2027 school year, which would start in July 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 Strong data tracking and interpretation habits Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs Minimum Qualifications A license to teach in Missouri or other state (early childhood education, elementary education, middle school subjects, K-6, or K-8) Bachelor’s degree in education, literacy, language, or a closely related field Previous teaching experience in K-8th grade schools/classrooms Previous professional experience coaching teachers using the Teach Like a Champion framework Demonstrated capability in providing support to classrooms facing challenges or at-risk situations Near native fluency in spoken and written English Nice-to-Haves - Skills and qualities that are a plus but not a requirement Fluency in spoken and written French, Mandarin or Spanish Responsibilities Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. Models lessons in classrooms as needed. Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and various assessments. Supports oversight of reading success plans across all grade levels. Provides support in analyzing student assessment data as needed. Assists teachers and special education staff in lesson planning, delivery, and reflection on instruction. Assist with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices. Provide intensive 1:1 coaching to reset classroom culture. Observes and provides feedback to general and special education teachers as needed. Facilitates data meetings and professional learning communities for general and special education teaching staff. Supports state wide and school wide testing. Develops behavior intervention plans as needed. Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers. Supports other curriculum and instructional work as needed. Compensation and Benefits The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $50,000 – $90,000. Your salary would be based on the number of years of experience you have in a similar role. 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. 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 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.

Requirements

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
Strong data tracking and interpretation habits
Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs
A license to teach in Missouri or other state (early childhood education, elementary education, middle school subjects, K-6, or K-8)
Bachelor’s degree in education, literacy, language, or a closely related field
Previous teaching experience in K-8th grade schools/classrooms
Previous professional experience coaching teachers using the Teach Like a Champion framework
Demonstrated capability in providing support to classrooms facing challenges or at-risk situations
Near native fluency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

Fluency in spoken and written French, Mandarin or Spanish

Responsibilities

Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
Models lessons in classrooms as needed.
Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and various assessments.
Supports oversight of reading success plans across all grade levels.
Provides support in analyzing student assessment data as needed.
Assists teachers and special education staff in lesson planning, delivery, and reflection on instruction.
Assist with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices.
Provide intensive 1:1 coaching to reset classroom culture.
Observes and provides feedback to general and special education teachers as needed.
Facilitates data meetings and professional learning communities for general and special education teaching staff.
Supports state wide and school wide testing.
Develops behavior intervention plans as needed.
Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers.
Supports other curriculum and instructional work as needed.

Benefits

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. 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