Job Description:
About City Garden Charter School
City Garden is one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to educate children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.

Located in St. Louis, City Garden is in its 16th year as a charter school. We began in 2008 with 53 students; we will have 625 children in preschool through eighth grade when we begin our 2024-25 school year. As we grow, we continue to seek individuals to join us who share our vision for academic excellence for all children and holistic Montessori education, rooted in equity and social justice.

Lead Guide (Teacher) - Junior High Language Arts and Social Studies

Applicants do not need to be Montessori trained to be considered for this position. APPLY TODAY!

City Garden is seeking educators with a passion for academically rigorous, individualized, experiential education in a diverse public school setting to fulfill the position of Lead Junior High Guide. The Lead Guide will work with an Assistant Guide.

Please apply if you are an outstanding, innovative teacher and are interested in growing with our unique model of education, and if you desire to grow in a school environment that is committed to anti-bias/anti-racism values and practices with a vision to create a more equitable world through education. We want candidates who are interested in making City Garden their vocational "home" for many years.

Responsibilities

Planning, Preparation and Instruction
The Lead Guide provides instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child.

• Use the School Curriculum, State Standards and current research based instructional practices to develop interdisciplinary units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students.
• Responsible for maintaining an on-going dialogue with specialty teachers and coordinating curriculum integration and implementation with these teachers.

Classroom Environment/Management
The Lead Guide is responsible for preparing an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of their students.

• Preparing an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group
• Maintaining a clear, orderly, and attractive environment, including the care and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment.

Communication
The Lead Guide communicates with gentleness and respect, at all times, to students and in a professional, positive manner to parents, guardians and colleagues.

• Responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school’s program, develops positive relationships within the school community, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family.
• Establishes a positive relationship with parents and guardians and maintains regular communication with parents and guardians with regard to their child’s specific needs. The guide provides for parent and guardian conferences, meetings and communication throughout the school year in accordance with school policy. Responds to parent and guardian concerns in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related discipline
• Certification with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) (or certification in a state with reciprocity) in the applicable subject and grade level
• Classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting, with adolescent students
• Be deeply committed to whole-child education, having proven success and outcomes in meeting children’s needs holistically
• Be eager to engage deeply with students, teachers, staff, and families as partners

Schedule
School hours: 7:45 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Length of Work Year: August to May (10 month contract, paid over 12 months), up to 195 days per year, including but not limited to professional development, parent/teacher conferences, and preparatory work

Benefits
City Garden offers a robust range of benefits for Full-time employees.

Compensation
This position offers a salary ranging from $41,700.00 to $54,000.00.

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