Why be a Broncho?

In the Bayless School District, we give our dedicated team members the chance to make an impact in a diverse community that values education.

What we offer

Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits

Bayless strives to have pay on level with the St. Louis region, which is higher than most parts of Missouri. Insurance for the employee is paid by the Board of Education, with options to add family members (spouse, children). Starting pay for a first-year teacher with a bachelor's degree for the 2024-25 school year is $46,000, with step increases yearly.

Bayless also has a robust after-school activities program. Staff members can sponsor activities to tap into their passions and increase compensation.

A Community that Cares

Bayless is a small, tight-knit community in South County. With a PreK-12 enrollment of under 2,000, teachers, students and staff can be known, seen and heard. Bayless families support the school and trust the district to do what is best for their students.

Access to the PEERS/PSRS Pension System

Working for Bayless gives you access to one of the best public school pensions in the country, the Missouri Public School Retirement System. Members of PSRS or PEERS (one for certified staff, one for classified staff) have the option to retire with full benefits after 30 years of service, with other options available based on factors like age, etc. This opens the possibility for teachers who begin after college to retire in their early 50s and work another job/career to continue to invest in their future.

Opportunities to Learn and Pursue Passions

All new teachers are paired with a master teacher for two years. Mentees/mentors meet regularly, and the mentor provides ongoing support and feedback through peer observation. Teachers with experience are paired with a highly qualified "buddy" who supports them. All teachers can observe other teachers through a peer observation process.

Bayless teachers have the opportunity to develop skills as teacher leaders through participation in our K-12 Curriculum Chair program and/or Professional Learning Committee. Emerging leaders are supported through professional learning in the areas of leadership development and effective communication, and they form collaborative partnerships with each other through participation in our K-12 Teacher Leadership Academy.

Teachers are given ample professional learning opportunities, both in-district and otherwise. Bayless also offers an unmatched tuition reimbursement program for teachers pursuing job-related degrees.

Pay and Benefits

Teacher Salary Schedule with Benefits

Figures include contributions by Bayless to pension, insurance, etc. *Estimated for the 2025-2026 School Year

Years of Service	Bachelors	Bachelors + 15	Masters	Masters + 30
1	$68,159	$68,631	$71,988	$74,473
2	$68,593	$69,400	$72,674	$75,187
3	$69,027	$70,179	$73,507	$76,113
4	$69,800	$70,972	$74,351	$77,584
5	$70,849	$72,047	$75,348	$78,941
6	$71,919	$73,282	$76,655	$80,484
7	$71,919	$74,541	$77,993	$82,065
8	$71,919	$75,826	$79,362	$83,809
9	$71,919	$77,141	$80,912	$85,608
10	$71,919	$78,634	$82,499	$87,451
11	$71,919	$80,165	$84,131	$89,555
12	$71,919	$81,738	$85,804	$91,726
13	$71,919	$83,351	$87,656	$93,957
14	$71,919	$85,004	$89,556	$96,452
15	$71,919	$86,864	$91,510	$99,026
16	$71,919	$88,775	$93,740	$101,885
17	$71,919	$90,741	$96,032	$105,017
18	$71,919	$92,760	$98,984	$108,368
19	$71,919	$94,831	$102,251	$112,212
20	$71,919	$96,960	$105,861	$116,743
21	$71,919	$97,706	$106,607	$117,489
22	$71,919	$98,452	$107,352	$118,234
23	$71,919	$99,198	$108,098	$118,980
24	$71,919	$99,198	$108,844	$119,726
25	$71,919	$99,198	$109,589	$120,744

Teacher Salary Schedule Without Benefits

Years of Service	Bachelors	Bachelors + 15	Masters	Masters + 30
1	$47,380	$47,787	$50,680	$52,822
2	$47,754	$48,449	$51,271	$53,437
3	$48,128	$49,121	$51,989	$54,235
4	$48,794	$49,804	$52,716	$55,503
5	$49,698	$50,731	$53,576	$56,672
6	$50,620	$51,795	$54,702	$58,002
7	$50,620	$52,880	$55,855	$59,365
8	$50,620	$53,988	$57,035	$60,868
9	$50,620	$55,121	$58,371	$62,418
10	$50,620	$56,408	$59,739	$64,007
11	$50,620	$57,727	$61,145	$65,820
12	$50,620	$59,083	$62,587	$67,691
13	$50,620	$60,473	$64,183	$69,614
14	$50,620	$61,898	$65,821	$71,764
15	$50,620	$63,501	$67,505	$73,983
16	$50,620	$65,148	$69,427	$76,447
17	$50,620	$66,842	$71,402	$79,146
18	$50,620	$68,582	$73,946	$82,034
19	$50,620	$70,367	$76,762	$85,347
20	$50,620	$72,202	$79,873	$89,252
21	$50,620	$72,845	$80,156	$89,895
22	$50,620	$73,488	$81,158	$90,537
23	$50,620	$74,131	$81,801	$91,180
24	$50,620	$74,131	$82,444	$91,823
25	$50,620	$74,131	$83,086	$92,700

Time Off

Insurance

Employee Work Calendars

What we value

Professional Growth

Professional Learning Opportunities • Aspiring Administrators Group • Coaching and Mentorships • Generous Tuition Reimbursement • K-12 Teacher Leadership and Curriculum Program

Small-School Environment

One Campus • See Students Grow from Pre-K to Seniors • Ability to Make an Impact Quickly • Quiet Community • Chance to Connect with Great Staff • Supportive School Board

Caring Culture

National Schools and District of Character • St. Louis Post-Dispatch Great Place to Work • Responsive Counseling Team • Communication Plan Dedicated to Staff • Responsive Administration

Support

Dedicated IT Staff • K-12 English Language Development Specialists • K-5 Reading and Math Specialists • Instructional Coaches • Detail-Oriented Maintenance Team

Caring Culture in action

A group of seniors wanted to thank teachers who had an impact on them — so they worked with our communications department to surprise them on video!

The St. Louis Lifestyle

A horse mascot looks upon the St. Louis Skyline

St. Louis has something for everyone. There are dense, vibrant, urban neighborhoods, newer-style suburbs and everything in between within driving distance of Bayless' campus. St. Louis's downtown skyline and the Gateway Arch are visible from parts of our grounds.

St. Louis is frequently mentioned as one of the largest metropolitan regions in the country where home prices are still accessible. Our food and nightlife scene also rivals those of larger cities.

Many St. Louisans talk about the number of free amenities available to all. The World-Class St. Louis Zoo, the Art Museum, and Forest Park — one of the nation's best urban parks — are all free.

If you are into sports, St. Louis has the 11-time World Champion Cardinals, the NHL's Blues and St. Louis City SC MLS Club. It is also a short road trip to an SEC (Mizzou) and Big Ten (Illinois) Campus.

St. Louis is also on the tour route for most major music acts and is the location for The Muny (the nation's second-oldest outdoor theatre), The Fabulous Fox Theatre, and the St. Louis Opera.

In terms of your development, higher education is a big deal in St. Louis. If you are considering pursuing a graduate degree via Bayless' tuition reimbursement program, there is a considerable chance a university within the metro area has the program you want.

Bayless is:

A diverse, supportive community with a rich history and a bright future.
A small school environment with big growth opportunities.
One of St. Louis's recognized Top Work Places.
Recognized as a local, state, and national leader in character education, teacher leadership, staff and student wellness, English Language Development, and more.
Committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, including an unrivaled tuition reimbursement program.
A wonderful place to work, learn, and grow.

What our teachers said in an anonymous survey:

"The most positive aspect of working at Bayless is that there is a community of educators who want to do better and be better for their students."

"Administrators are visible, both to staff and students. They make consistent decisions that make sense and make things better for both students and staff ."

"I love the small town feel. What I mean by that, is that everyone knows each other and we all help each other out."

"We have amazing students, a caring community, and supportive faculty. It feels like we are all in this together."

Nondiscrimination Notice

The Bayless School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Bayless School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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