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At City Academy, our work is guided by the belief that each of our roles collectively supports our mission’s fulfillment of transforming the lives of our scholars and broader community through an exceptional education with bold expectations.

We champion the development of our students and families through individualized, intentional support systems. We carry this framework over to how to approach our workplace culture and values.

Each morning, City Academy students, staff and faculty recite a school-wide pledge to remind us of our commitment to excellence. Together, we say that we believe we can be our best, by doing our best, in everything we do. We hold this guiding belief not just for our students but for our faculty, staff, parents, and community.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Future Openings

We welcome interested applicants who share our vision and commitment to excellence to send their resume and cover letter to Jarrett Young, Head of School, at JYoung@CityAcademySTL.org. This especially applies to the faculty roles. 

Employee Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Paid time off for 10-month employees (7 days), and vacation days for 12-month employees (10 days)
  • Sick leave
  • Group health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage provided
  • Competitive retirement 403(b) plan
  • Company retirement match after one year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional time off during school breaks
Quick Facts
  • Founded in 1999 by Don Danforth III
  • College-preparatory school currently serving 212 students ages 3-year-old through 6th Grade
  • Only private independent school in North St. Louis 
  • All students receive scholarship support to attend
  • Student body comprised of households from 40 ZIP codes
  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Average class size of 12 students
  • Average grade size of 24 students
  • Responsive Classroom model (a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline)
  • 34 faculty members, including specialists
  • 17 staff members 
  • 14 years of average teaching tenure at City Academy
  • 30% of teachers have taught for at least 20 years
  • 68% of teachers have advanced degrees
  • Accredited by ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States)
  • Member of ISSL (Independent Schools of St. Louis)
Why work at City Academy?
  • Faculty comprised of content-area experts that teach within a specialist model
  • Regular opportunities for continuing education and faculty development, including abundant planning time and robust professional development
  • Onsite student support services that ensure a whole-child approach, including a school counselor, speech therapist and subject area specialists
  • Dedicated, engaged, and supportive parent body
  • Active network of community partners, supporters, and volunteers
  • Extended day and summer programming that enriches students’ experiences
  • State-of-the-art facilities and technology
  • Outdoor learning spaces
  • Collaborative environment