Job Description:
Chief of Learning

We’re seeking an exceptional instructional leader to ensure every City Garden student experiences the promise of public, equity-centered Montessori education. As Chief of Learning (COL), you will lead through others—guiding our two principals, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Director of Special Services—to deliver excellent academic and whole-child outcomes for all 620 of our students.

Who You Are
You are an experienced, equity-driven instructional leader who believes deeply in the potential of every child and every adult. You bring both heart and rigor to your leadership, inspiring trust while holding high expectations.

You are likely described as:

• A builder of leaders — You coach, empower, and hold others accountable with clarity and care.
• A systems thinker — You translate ambitious vision into sustainable structures that help people do their best work.
• An equity champion — You lead with an anti-bias, anti-racism lens and make data-informed decisions to close gaps and expand opportunity.
• A whole-child educator — You understand the power of whole-child, constructivist learning and can help others bring it to life in public education.
• A reflective learner — You seek feedback, respect the limits of your experience and knowledge, and model growth for your team.
• A cultural steward — You have a natural ability to influence peers to uphold a positive culture.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred 
• Highly relational people leader with extensive experience managing school teams to achieve strong academic and social-emotional outcomes, particularly with students of color and students living in poverty
• Significant experience directly coaching, managing, and crafting professional development programs for principals and other educators, including evaluation of school principals and other instructional leaders
• Proven instructional leader with a constructivist educational philosophy (Montessori credentials and experience are a plus)
• History of leveraging data to drive strong academic outcomes and close gaps
• Experience with and knowledge of special education policies and best practices
• Understanding of charter schools and, ideally, the St. Louis education landscape
• Experience designing and implementing strong systems and processes in a school setting

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 per year (commensurate with experience) as well as robust benefits, including medical, dental, pension (vested after five years), school admission preference (as well as discounted preschool and before/after care), and 21 days annually of Personal Time Off, in addition to holidays and school breaks. 

This position will be fully in person.  

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