Thrive at Momentum Join the Momentum and build a lasting impact on the community! Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits. Why Choose Momentum Academy? Explore the benefits of joining our team and discover how we can help you thrive both personally and professionally. Compensation (Salary, Merit, PTO) Extra Duty Stipend opportunities Salary Schedule to support MA’s focus on pay equity & transparency Over 5 weeks of holiday and school breaks Paid Time Off, and PTO Rollover Paid Performance Merit Program Continuing Education Financial Assistance Certification Assistance Benefits (Health, Retirement) Health Benefits (Medical, Dental-including dependent orthodontic, Vision, Life) Flexible Spending & Health Savings Options Momentum contributes approximately 32% of salaries toward employer paid benefits Employer-paid short & long-term disability Retirement Benefits (PSRS STL) Momentum pays approximately 14% in addition to employees’ 9% contribution Employer contribution to dependent & family insurance plans Wellness Free Employee Assistance Program (financial, mental health, legal, dependent care, and more) Dedicated professional development days Dedicated wellness spaces with massage chair to decompress Staff wellness budget for each school Employer paid staff breakfast & lunch Over 5 weeks of holidays and school breaks 4 Day Fall Break 1 week Thanksgiving Break 2 week Winter Break 4-day Care Break in April Our Culture At Momentum Academy, a vibrant and positive culture for staff and faculty thrives, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Teamwork and professional development opportunities are at the core of our community, encouraging innovation and growth. Our commitment to work-life balance and open communication channels ensures that every member feels valued, motivated, and appreciated. Our Commitments We are committed to our scholars and are adopting many initiatives to make sure that commitment is honored and nurtured through the learning process. Learn More Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We acknowledge that our scholars come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, and we want our curriculum to be culturally relevant and aware of those special differences. The same goes for hiring. We want our team to reflect the diversity of our scholars, so we make a point of recruiting teachers and staff that reflect our values, heart and commitment to celebrating our differences as points of learning. Momentum’s Core Values Our Core Values are more than just words on a paper or poster. They’re what we expect all Momentum Academy staff members to embody from day 1 with us. They live in our interactions with others and in our work. Solutions Driven Take the initiative to solve the problem on your own first Don’t just present the problem; collaborate around it to solve Address the problem head-on without being scared to ask for help Be proactive, not reactive Integrity Be honest and own it Follow through with your commitments Do what’s right even when it is uncomfortable Joy Acknowledge with positivity Build purposeful relationships Celebrate success Together We Can Everybody’s voice matters Lend a hand Be open to sharing your challenges so others can support and collaborate Love Above All Else See the person Assume positive Intent Respond with compassion Join the Momentum! Momentum Academy is always looking for talented individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children. If you share our passion for educating the next generation, we want you to become a part of our team See All Open Positions