Lead Teacher Lower Elementary EAEC 2026/27

City Garden Montessori • St. Louis, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The City Garden Montessori School Lead Guide understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the school community. The Lead Guide is responsible for providing an instructional program delivered with both Montessori and an anti- bias/anti-racist pedagogy.

The Lead Guide reports to the School Principal and works in partnership with their assistant guide, other instructional staff, and parents, to nurture the comprehensive development of all children in the school grounded in the Montessori method of education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching Certification: o Montessori Certification from AMI/AMS or other highly regarded Montessori certifying authority – OR – o Certification with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the applicable subject and grade level
• At least 3 years elementary grade classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-biased/anti-racist principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Training in systemic racism, dismantling racism and addressing privilege (must have a firm grasp of anti-bias/anti-racism language and framework)

Responsibilities

• Planning, Preparation and Instruction
• Classroom Environment/Management
• Communication
• Professional Responsibility
• Related Duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees