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 is hiring a Lead Teacher (Lower Elementary) for the 2026–27 school year.

We’re seeking an experienced educator who believes deeply in whole-child learning, Montessori education, and building strong partnerships with students and families.

• Teaching experience, ideally in public or urban school settings
• Montessori and/or Missouri teaching certification ( we can help get you certified )
• A strong commitment to anti-bias/anti-racist education
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• A passion for helping children grow as compassionate, capable, independent learners

Join a school community reimagining education through equity, inclusion, and relationship-centered learning.

Compensation

$45,000 to $62,000 per year, dependent on State Certification, Montessori Certification, Education and Experience, as well as benefits including:

• Generous Paid Time-off (Fall, Winter and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax savings for family health premium costs
• Retirement Plan
• Enrollment preference to City Garden Montessori for K-8 children residing in MO

About City Garden Montessori School

City Garden redefines education by centering children in an excellent, inclusive Montessori model that honors the humanity and potential of every learner. We nurture the whole child in partnership with families and cultivate a community where children and adults learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. We envision a St. Louis strengthened by thriving children, connected families, and a reimagined community: where lifelong learning and equitable opportunity are the norm, relationships across difference are foundational, and young people grow as compassionate, critical thinkers who help shape a more just and inclusive future.