Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood for the 2025-26 School Year

• Assists in establishing and maintaining the Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students
• Assists individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers in small groups or one-on-one settings
• Assists in the preparation/production of instructional materials
• Collaborates with the Lead Guide to develop classroom schedules, modify materials
• Assists Lead Guide in observing, recording, and charting behavior
• Prepares and maintains the environment, observes behaviors, models grace and courtesy, preserves and protects lessons, and assists in the development of independence

• Possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
• Have at least two years of experience working with students in a school or other supervised setting (YMCA, community center, day camp, etc.)
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of children and the school environment
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Dependability – our students need us to be there for them
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-biased/anti-racist principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to the only high-quality public Montessori program in St. Louis
• For those with an interest in pursuing a career in elementary education, a chance to get some hands-on experience in a classroom environment

• Generous Paid time off (Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days)
• Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
• Pre-tax savings for family health premium costs
• Retirement Plan
• Enrollment preference for your child(ren) to attend City Garden’s Charter School
• Tuition discount for our Preschool

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