Elementary Lead Teacher - 2026-27 School Year

City Garden Montessori•St. Louis, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching Montessori in a public school CAN be a transformative experience. We are City Garden Montessori, a public charter school in the city of St. Louis, Missouri where Every child belongs and grows. City Garden is redefining what’s possible in public education — through purposeful classrooms where dedicated guides nurture each child’s natural curiosity, and an inclusive community where every learner is truly seen, supported, and celebrated. Children are guided in a prepared Montessori environment where they can grow in: Independence, Confidence, Curiosity, Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, Care for community, A lifelong love of learning. This is our story. This is where YOU become the next chapter of the story. City Garden Montessori is seeking passionate educators to help us nurture the whole child, embrace diversity, and inspire academic excellence. Are you looking for a place where your teaching means something more: where you can work in a supportive, collaborative setting that values you and what you bring as an educator; where you will shape young minds in a stimulating Montessori environment; where you are surrounded by a community that is committed to racial equity and social justice? We have openings for Lead Teachers our Elementary and Adolescent Education Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related discipline
2+ years classroom experience
Certification in at least one of the following: Elementary Education Teaching Certification with a state Department of Education OR Montessori Elementary Certification from AMI/AMS or other highly regarded Montessori certifying authority
Be deeply committed to whole-child education, having proven success and outcomes in meeting children’s needs holistically
Have a grounding in anti-bias education and antiracist values and principles, and is excited to be part of a school that is reimagining education through these lenses
Be eager to engage deeply with students, teachers, staff and families as partners

Nice To Haves

For those who have only one of these certifications, City Garden will sponsor the right candidate in obtaining the other credential.

Responsibilities

Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child while they learn
Creating and communicating weekly learning plans for all students
Planning and coordinating classroom field trips supplies budget, and ensuring all resources are used in support of educating students and the school’s mission
Completing report cards and progress reports
Manage a classroom team of 1-2 adults, including coaching, supervision and input during the assistant guide’s performance evaluation
Assisting in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to Parent and Guardian Conferences, Open Houses, Transition Nights, Curriculum Nights, Parent Orientations and the Family Field Day
Obtaining and maintaining certifications in Montessori and DESE as appropriate for the grade level and subject area.