Sankofa Montessori
Reading Teacher (Grades 1-2)-School Year 25-26
Sankofa Montessori, Forest Park, Georgia, United States, 30050
About Sankofa Montessori
Sankofa Montessori embarked on its educational journey as a public charter school, receiving its charter from the Georgia State Charter School Commission in 2021. We officially opened our doors in July 2023, starting our adventure with Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. As we chart our course, we added a 3rd grade in our second year and will be adding 4th grade during the upcoming school year, school year 25-26. Our mission is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to lead purposeful lives. Join our team and help us continue to chart our course.
At Sankofa Montessori, we bridge standards-based instruction with the Montessori approach. If you think you would be a great fit, we invite you to apply for one of our Elementary Education Teacher roles for the 25-26 School Year.
Start Date January 2026
Location 5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA, 30297
Role Summary and Information
Lead a peaceful, orderly, rich, nurturing classroom
Foster relationships with families to enable open and responsive communication about student growth and needs
Full-time role
Assist with periodic school events outside of the normal schedule
Measures of success for position to include student academic growth, family satisfaction, observation feedback, performance evaluations, and related indicators
Meaningful professional development
Reports to Instructional leadership
Key relationships: Students and Families, Teachers, support staff
Planning and Instruction
Preparing the environment: Plan and implement high-quality instruction
Submit lesson plans weekly for review and incorporate feedback into planning
Regularly observe students to inform instruction
Teach children of diverse needs in an inclusive environment; implement appropriate IEP goals with support from special education staff.
Participate in Child Study process, including presenting data and implementing plans.
Classroom Culture
Foster habits of excellence, including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom-level practices
Be a model of character for students
Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom: on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime and on field trips
Family Communication
Lead classroom family communication and meetings
Prepare monthly progress reports and quarterly report cards to share what students are doing in class
Professional Development and Relationships
Participate in formal check-in with assigned academic support team member at least biweekly
Engage in teacher meetings, team planning, professional development, and data reviews
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (required)
Georgia certified teacher
Four or more years of effective teaching experience in a high needs public school environment
Knowledge of Montessori curriculum content and children’s developmental needs, a plus
Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting
Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Warm and firm demeanor
Work collaboratively with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Can complete physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40 Ibs)
Unwavering commitment to Sankofa Montessori’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Sankofa Montessori students, families, and staff
Successful background check results required
Compensation
Sankofa Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution.
We offer contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) in accordance with Georgia state law, as well as an additional, optional 403(b) retirement account.
Sankofa Montessori also offers competitively-priced health benefits.
Supports
A dedicated coach with a track record of success with students
A daily planning period and weekly student early release for teacher collaboration, student work analysis, and peer professional development.
Materials needed to be successful in your classroom, including teacher/student supplies/laptops, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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At Sankofa Montessori, we bridge standards-based instruction with the Montessori approach. If you think you would be a great fit, we invite you to apply for one of our Elementary Education Teacher roles for the 25-26 School Year.
Start Date January 2026
Location 5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA, 30297
Role Summary and Information
Lead a peaceful, orderly, rich, nurturing classroom
Foster relationships with families to enable open and responsive communication about student growth and needs
Full-time role
Assist with periodic school events outside of the normal schedule
Measures of success for position to include student academic growth, family satisfaction, observation feedback, performance evaluations, and related indicators
Meaningful professional development
Reports to Instructional leadership
Key relationships: Students and Families, Teachers, support staff
Planning and Instruction
Preparing the environment: Plan and implement high-quality instruction
Submit lesson plans weekly for review and incorporate feedback into planning
Regularly observe students to inform instruction
Teach children of diverse needs in an inclusive environment; implement appropriate IEP goals with support from special education staff.
Participate in Child Study process, including presenting data and implementing plans.
Classroom Culture
Foster habits of excellence, including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom-level practices
Be a model of character for students
Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom: on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime and on field trips
Family Communication
Lead classroom family communication and meetings
Prepare monthly progress reports and quarterly report cards to share what students are doing in class
Professional Development and Relationships
Participate in formal check-in with assigned academic support team member at least biweekly
Engage in teacher meetings, team planning, professional development, and data reviews
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (required)
Georgia certified teacher
Four or more years of effective teaching experience in a high needs public school environment
Knowledge of Montessori curriculum content and children’s developmental needs, a plus
Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting
Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Warm and firm demeanor
Work collaboratively with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Can complete physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40 Ibs)
Unwavering commitment to Sankofa Montessori’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Sankofa Montessori students, families, and staff
Successful background check results required
Compensation
Sankofa Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution.
We offer contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) in accordance with Georgia state law, as well as an additional, optional 403(b) retirement account.
Sankofa Montessori also offers competitively-priced health benefits.
Supports
A dedicated coach with a track record of success with students
A daily planning period and weekly student early release for teacher collaboration, student work analysis, and peer professional development.
Materials needed to be successful in your classroom, including teacher/student supplies/laptops, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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