World Language Teacher (part-time)

IISTL; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking a World Language Teacher for adult evening classes in Saint Louis, MO. This part-time role welcomes Spanish, Japanese, French, Mandarin, German, or other languages to help learners build practical conversational skills.

You will design engaging lessons, foster an inclusive learning environment, and coordinate with program staff. Classes meet Monday and/or Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, depending on enrollment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching world languages in a formal classroom or community education setting.
• Native or near-native proficiency in the target language; strong English communication.
• Strong alignment with the International Institute's mission to support immigrants, refugees, and community inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead dynamic, interactive lessons tailored to adult learners starting at age 16, accommodating various proficiency levels as needed.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching methods to suit learner interests and needs.
• Track attendance, manage course materials, and communicate effectively with program coordinators regarding class needs.
• Administer a feedback survey two times during the term.
• Arrive 15 minutes before class begins and maintain reliable availability to teach every scheduled Monday and/or Tuesday evening class (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) throughout the term, unless prior arrangements are made.

Skills

World language teaching

Native proficiency in target language

English communication

Job description

The International Institute has job openings in St. Louis, MO and Springfield, MO.

International Institute is seeking mature-self starters who are well-organized, detail-oriented, able to work in fast-paced social services environment. Qualifications for each position vary. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement benefits.

EOE/AA. (Please no telephone inquiries.)

Position:World Language Teacher (part-time)

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Id:118

# of Openings:1

The International Institute, as part of our World Language Center, is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural communication, community connection, and lifelong learning. Beyond language education, our center serves a deeper mission: any revenue generated beyond faculty salaries directly supports keeping language and support classes free for immigrants and refugees in our community.

Classes are contingent upon reaching minimum enrollment capacity each term.

Position Summary We are seeking passionate, engaging, and culturally responsive World Language Teachers to lead adult evening classes. Whether you specialize in Spanish, Japanese, French, Mandarin, German, or another world language, you will help learners develop practical conversational language skills while sharing the excitement of the culture and the people who speak the language.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead dynamic, interactive lessons tailored to adult learners starting at age 16, accommodating various proficiency levels as needed.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching methods to suit learner interests and needs.
• Track attendance, manage course materials, and communicate effectively with program coordinators regarding class needs.
• Administer a feedback survey two times during the term.
• Arrive 15 minutes before class begins and maintain reliable availability to teach every scheduled Monday and/or Tuesday evening class (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) throughout the term, unless prior arrangements are made.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching world languages in a formal classroom or community education setting.
• Native or near-native language proficiency in the target language, paired with strong communication skills in English.
• A strong alignment with the International Institute's mission to support immigrants, refugees, and community inclusivity.

Why Teach With Us?

• Directly contribute to a model where your teaching efforts help fund free educational programs for immigrants and refugees.
• Engage with motivated learners eager to explore other cultures and languages.
• Earn $25 per hour in a rewarding educational community.

Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit https://www.iistl.org/job-openings/

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service

We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA

Why you should work at the International Institute?

We believe the cornerstone of the International Institute, employees are our most valuable resource and investment. We plan to invest in our employees by developing and implementing an employee retention plan to better support them. (2022-2024 International Institute's Strategic Plan)

Be a Part of Our Team

We aspire to make St. Louis an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, and prosperous regionfor all - a region that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to achieve their greatest potential and contribute to the development of this vibrant community. This vision for St. Louis is made possible by individuals, civil society, businesses, and government working together to create pathways for inclusive growth.

The work we do at the International Institute is important and life changing - no doubt, but we are only able to do this work because of the amazing support of our partners.Your support goes a long way to touch and transform lives.

At IISTL, we serve to the best of our ability. We will advocate for a more welcoming region. We will connect this community to resources that inspire growth. We will diversify our income sources and invest in a sustainable financial model that ensures continued support for immigrants, their families, and the community at large. We will build the capacity to lead our community forward by leveraging the talent and experiences of the immigrant population for our common growth. As we adapt to our ever-changing world, we will uphold the values on which our organization was founded: diversity, democracy, prosperity, and inclusion.We will transform St. Louis into a more inclusive and prosperous community for all.

We are the International Institute of St. Louis.

Commitment to My Team

As your teammate and with our shared goal of providing excellent service to our clients, I commit to the following:

• I will treat each team member with dignity, respect and compassion.
• I will value and respect differences in background, experience, culture, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.
• I will view all teammates as equally important members of the Institute team.
• I will be committed to finding solutions.
• I will practice the "3 C's" (caring, committing and collaborating) with each other.
• I will promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• I will recognize and encourage positive behaviors
• I will provide constructive feedback.
• I will take ownership of the task that they are responsible for.
• I will remember to exercise a commitment to physical, mental, and social wellness.
• I will respect the boundaries each individual has set for their work/life balance.