Assistant Teacher - Jr. High 2026/27

City Garden Montessori•St. Louis, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The City Garden Montessori School Junior High Assistant Guide is a vital support role within the classroom community. Under the supervision of the Lead Guides, and reporting to the School Principal, the Junior High Assistant Guide’s role is to provide guidance and continuity for an instructional program delivered with an anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy. The primary function of the Assistant Guide is to play a critical and supportive role for our Junior High program. The Assistant Guide will work in three distinct areas: 1) Assisting and strengthening student learning, 2) Encouraging and modeling positive relationships and choices, 3) Documenting Learning and Behavior.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree
2+ years of working with adolescents 12 years of age and older in a classroom setting or in an after school programs or club setting, camps, detention centers, and/or volunteer activities
Knowledge and experience with Google Suite
Ability and confidence to help students complete Middle School Math and Language Arts work
Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
Ability to adapt to the changing needs of students and the school environment
Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-biased/anti-racist principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exemplary organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
Previous experience in a Junior High or High school age classroom preferred

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and continuity for an instructional program delivered with an anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy
Assisting and strengthening student learning
Encouraging and modeling positive relationships and choices
Documenting Learning and Behavior
Work in collaboration with classroom Lead Guides to assess students’ academic needs and proficiency
Assist students in setting goals
Connect students to appropriate resources
Provide ongoing support by assisting and strengthening student learning
Work with Lead Guides to facilitate small group follow up lessons in Math and Language Arts
Facilitate In-House Service Learning Program for Junior High Students to help City Garden Community and neighborhood
Chaperone small group Service Learning Opportunities
Facilitate Monthly Career Speakers
Manage student behavior when outside the classroom (students assisting in other classrooms, during specials, etc.)
Communicate with parents regarding student behavior
Work side by side with students at their tables and desks
Assists in establishing and maintaining the classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students
Engages students within the classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them
Prepares and maintains the classroom physical environment, keeping the classroom neat and organized
Observe students in the classroom and document data
In collaboration with Guides and students, create monthly newsletter
Keep detailed records of Service Learning Program including outcomes and pictures of students helping community
Takes an active role in developing City Garden as an institution of learning
Participates in weekly staff meetings, school events, and conferences
Keeps information confidential
Is professional and positive in all dealings with students and parents
Participates in school functions when requested by the Principal, including but not limited to Open Houses, Transition Nights, Curriculum Nights, Parent Orientations and the Family Field Day
Responsible for reading the employee handbook and adhering to the guidelines and policies as established in the employee handbook