Elementary Teacher

Lift For Life Academy is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 25-26 school year. Lift For Life Academy Charter School strives to Educate, Empower, and Uplift the students we serve. Coming from countless backgrounds, our students need a positive role model, a dedicated educator, and an individual with the passion that wants to serve our community. We are located at 1731 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104 right across the street from the historical Soulard Farmers Market.

Your Role

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for implementing a powerful and stable educational setting for the students to learn in. It is an amazing opportunity for new teachers and current teachers to experience what a school like ours has to offer in terms of service and growth.

Pay and Benefits

We are proud to offer ALL our Full-Time employees the following benefits packages to help retain skilled educators in these trying times. All listed benefits are for yourself (with the option to add others) and are available the first day of the following month after you’re hired. These include…

- 100% covered Medical and Dental Insurance ~$0/paycheck

- Low-cost Vision Insurance ~$3/paycheck

- $25,000 Life insurance policy ~$0/paycheck

- With supplemental and additional Insurance options available

Tuition Assistance for Bachelors, Masters, Teaching Certification, & Professional

Development Opportunities along with numerous other programs…

- Daycare Financial Assistance ~$0/paycheck

- An entirely free uniquely catered Employee Assistance Program which includes:

(5 free counseling sessions and 1 free In-person consultation with financial

advisors and lawyers with a 25% discount on all subsequent visits) ~$0/paycheck

Time-off flexibility…

- Competitive PTO rates for our teachers compared with other schools (PTO rates

are based on the role & years of service with our school)

- PTO Rollover and year-end payout options

- One paid personal wellness day - in addition to your PTO

- Federal FMLA benefits and 5 paid FMLA days after one year

Long-term benefits packages that reap strong rewards such as…

- Enrollment into the City of St. Louis Public Pension Plan with 12% Employer

contribution with a 5-year vesting period

- Optional 403b and 403b ROTH Retirement Plans

Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 based on experience

What we need:

Experience with students within the age group of Kindergarten - 5th grade, resilient professionals who thrive in stressful situations, individuals with patience and good judgment when talking to young children, and people who communicate effectively through verbal and written methods such as email, and in-person communication.

Individuals who like to be in an active and energetic environment will thrive, and individuals who have their heart set on our students will find great satisfaction in the work we do here.

We need individuals who are punctual to school, who can give us notice for when they need to leave, and individuals who take accountability for their vitally important role in our student's academic lives.

Schedule :

- Monday - Friday

- Planning and Development days every other Monday

- Early Release for the kids, every other week

Lift for Life Academy is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000