Teachers

At Horizons St. Louis, kids lie at the heart of what we do. Teachers keep that heart beating.

Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood Lead Teachers and STEAM teachers are paid, certified professionals with years of teaching experience under their belts, all bringing a special level of expertise to the classroom. Supported by Youth Leaders, Enrichment Teachers and Recreation Instructors, Horizons maintains a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio, allowing for deeper connection with students and the ability to address the individual needs of each child. Our student-centered approach to project-based learning brings our teachers back year after year to explore the creativity and possibility of designing a curriculum specifically for their students’ needs.

Horizons St. Louis also gives weight to diversity and inclusion in its recruitment and hiring practices. We place great value in having a diverse staff, so that kids can see themselves in the adults who lead them. Our Executive Director, nearly half of our teachers and one-third of our Board of Directors identify as African-American or Black.