Lead Teacher - Summer School
City Garden Montessori
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing an instructional program based on grade level and supporting the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of students. They also manage the preparation of materials and the classroom environment to meet the developmental needs of the children.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. A minimum of 2 years of teaching and classroom experience is required.
Job description
Lead Teacher - Summer School City Garden Montessori School (City Garden) is the only Montessori charter school in Missouri, and we are one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to educating children in a diverse public school environment. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.
At City Garden we are redefining education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.
A non-traditional, small school district, we’re more than just a school. We are a community-centered and people-centered environment in an exciting point in our growth and expansion.
You do not need to be a Montessori teacher to qualify for our summer program!
Under the direction of the Director of Summer School, the Lead Teacher is responsible for providing an instructional program based on grade level. Each classroom will have an assistant as well. The Most Exciting Part of the Job Working with our wonderful students! Providing instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child The preparation of materials and environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of the students Providing supervision and enriching activities during non-academic times as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree 2+ years of teaching and classroom experience Missouri State Certification in Elementary or early Childhood Education - THIS IS REQUIRED. Those have only Substitute certification do not qualify. Schedule Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, plus 1 day Orientation/ Training before the start of Summer June 8, 2026. Summer School ends on July 3.