ELL Teacher

St Louis, MO, US,

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.

The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

St. Cecilia School & Academy is seeking a dedicated and mission‑driven ELL Teacher to support English language learners through targeted instruction and language development. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about working with multilingual students, fostering academic growth, and contributing to a collaborative, faith‑centered school community.

The ELL Teacher will work closely with classroom teachers to provide small‑group and individualized instruction that supports English language acquisition and academic success. Instruction may be delivered through a pull‑out model, push‑in model, or a combination of both, depending on student needs. This educator will play a vital role in helping students develop proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking while building confidence in their academic abilities.

• Provide small‑group and in‑class (push‑in) instruction to English language learners across grade levels.
• Deliver targeted lessons that reinforce vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing skills, and oral language development.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate language‑support strategies into core academic instruction.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs and proficiency levels.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of student performance, instructional plans, and progress monitoring.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and families regarding student growth and support needs.
• Foster a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and broader school community events.

• State teaching certification required; ESL, ELL, or TESOL certification preferred.
• Experience working with English language learners or multilingual students highly valued.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively teach in both pull‑out and push‑in instructional settings.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

The ideal candidate is patient, culturally responsive, and passionate about helping multilingual learners grow in both language proficiency and confidence. They bring creativity to their instruction, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.