The Summit Preparatory School of Southwest Missouri is seeking an applicant pool of interested educators for the 2025/2026 academic year:

Open Faculty Positions for 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Summit, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a fully accredited, independent, non-profit, co-educational day school meeting the learning needs of students in Early Learners (3 years old) through High School.  The Summit is characterized by its progressive, student-centered philosophy, academically challenging curriculum, personalized, “deeper learning” approach, motivated students, small class sizes, and talented, dedicated faculty.

To meet the needs of our growing enrollment, The Summit is currently fielding applicants for faculty opportunities across multiple grade levels and disciplines for the 2025/2026 academic year. Interviews will begin January 2025. 

The Summit offers a regionally competitive salary in a collaborative and engaging teaching community. Initial one-year contracts available with possibility to extend.  

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrates commitment to progressive pedagogy

• Establishes student-centered environment with an inquiry-based instructional approach

• Integrates technology effectively

• Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills

• Collaborates well with colleagues to promote an integrated educational experience

• Successfully meets challenges and solves problems creatively

• Models a growth mindset and pursues life-long learning

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s preferred)

• Teacher certification (preferred)

• Minimum 2 years+  classroom or experience in academic field (preferred)

Interested candidates should complete this Application for Employment and submit all required documentation, including a current résumé, letter of interest, and statement of educational philosophy. The application pool will remain open until available positions are filled.  Applicants are encouraged to check The Summit website with frequency beginning in January 2025. The Summit reserves the right to close the application process at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability/handicap, or religion, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in the school’s employment opportunities.