Counselor Jobs in St Louis, MO

Counselor (PreK-8th Grade)

This posting is for a position during the 2025-2026 school year, which would start in August 2025.

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

Nice-to-Haves - Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

Responsibilities

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 $44,900 - $71,185. 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 :

Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short / long term disability and life insurance)

Vision insurance (no cost to you)

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use

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.

Individualized coaching and support

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

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.