Elementary Lead Teacher - 2026-27 School Year
About The Position
City Garden Montessori is a public charter school in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to redefining public education. They offer purposeful classrooms where educators nurture children's natural curiosity and foster an inclusive community where every learner is seen, supported, and celebrated. The school aims to guide children in a prepared Montessori environment to develop independence, confidence, curiosity, problem-solving skills, care for the community, and a lifelong love of learning. City Garden is seeking passionate educators to nurture the whole child, embrace diversity, and inspire academic excellence in a supportive, collaborative setting committed to racial equity and social justice.
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.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- contributions to public school teacher retirement pension program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
