Equity-Driven Montessori Lead Teacher, Lower Elementary

City Garden Montessori School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time-off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Enrollment preference for children

Job summary

City Garden Montessori School in St. Louis is hiring a Lead Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. We seek an experienced educator who values whole-child learning and strong partnerships with families.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, ideally with Montessori or Missouri certification, and a commitment to anti-bias education. This role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $62,000, dependent on qualifications, with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in public or urban school settings.
• Passion for whole-child learning and Montessori education.
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach and nurture students in Lower Elementary.
• Build partnerships with students and families.
• Collaborate with staff for equity and inclusive education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Montessori certification

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Commitment to anti-bias education

Education

Montessori or Missouri teaching certification

Job description

City Garden Montessori School in St. Louis is hiring a Lead Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. We seek an experienced educator who values whole-child learning and strong partnerships with families.

The ideal candidate will have teaching experience, ideally with Montessori or Missouri certification, and a commitment to anti-bias education. This role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $62,000, dependent on qualifications, with generous benefits.