Lead Teacher, Lower Elementary

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.

$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

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.