Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Sankofa Montessori

Are you looking to make history, join a values-driven community, and work in an environment that invests in YOU and provides what you need to do what you love? Look no further than Sankofa Montessori, Georgia's only State Charter Schools Commission-approved K–6 Public Montessori Charter School.

We are hiring for a Georgia-certified Early Intervention Program (EIP) Teacher to support our students in mastering foundational academic skills and thriving in a whole-child, inclusive, and culturally responsive Montessori environment.

Our mission is to design more purposeful futures. We do this by providing a child- and family-centered Montessori education so all students develop the knowledge, skill, and agency to live lives of purpose.

Role Summary and Information

The EIP teacher at Sankofa Montessori is a full-time instructional leader responsible for providing targeted, data-driven interventions to students performing below grade level in reading and/or math. Using a pull-out model, the teacher will provide direct small group instruction aligned with evidence-based practice. This role requires deep collaboration with general education teachers, families, student support teams, and active participation in the broader school community.

Start Date: July 7, 2025

Location: 5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA 30297

Requirements

Planning and Instruction

• Prepare a highly structured and rich instructional environment aligned with EIP requirements.
• Provide pull-out intervention lessons in math and/or reading, using data-driven strategies tailored to student needs.
• Submit weekly individual student lesson plans for feedback and incorporate revisions.
• Conduct and document frequent student observations and formative assessments to inform instruction.
• Record daily notes and assessment data using school-approved tools.
• Create, implement, and document MTSS plans based on student performance and behavior.
• Participate in Student Support Team Meetings and contribute data and intervention updates.

Classroom Culture

• Foster habits of excellence, order, and grace & courtesy through classroom rituals and modeling.
• Build student independence, confidence, and ownership over learning.
• Supervise students during classroom and non-classroom periods, including lunch, recess, and field trips.
• Share responsibility for supporting the behavioral and emotional well-being of all children.

Family Communication

• Lead classroom-level communication with families, including regular updates on student progress.
• Host classroom family meetings and maintain strong, responsive relationships with caregivers.
• Prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Maintain open, two-way communication channels with families of all EIP students.

Data & Accountability

• Enter student attendance, interventions, and performance data in Infinite Campus (SIS) accurately and on time.
• Input grades aligned with school timelines and grading policy.
• Maintain updated student records and contribute to school-wide data analysis.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Actively participate in professional development, coaching sessions, teacher meetings, and planning.
• Collaborate weekly with classroom teachers and support staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Support and attend periodic school events that occur outside regular hours.
• Demonstrate warm, firm leadership and uphold school values in all interactions.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support school operations and student success.

QUALIFICATIONS

For this position, we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:

Certification & Experience

• Georgia Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (required)
• EIP endorsement or demonstrated experience with pull-out academic intervention
• Minimum 3 years of effective teaching experience, preferably in diverse or Title I settings
• Experience with entering grades and student data into a Student Information System (Infinite Campus preferred)

Instructional Expertise

• Strong knowledge of the MTSS framework, progress monitoring, and small group instruction
• Proficient in designing and implementing instructional strategies that lead to student achievement
• Experience using assessment data to adjust instruction and drive growth

Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

• Demonstrated commitment to serving all children, regardless of background or need
• Ability to support students in an inclusive and supportive environment
• Embraces culturally responsive and anti-bias teaching practices

Professional Disposition

• Warm and firm demeanor with students and families
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and feedback skills
• Growth mindset with the ability to both give and receive constructive feedback
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of learning orientation

Physical & Organizational Commitment

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (standing, walking for extended periods, lifting up to 40 lbs)
• Unwavering commitment to Sankofa Montessori’s mission and values
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students, families, and staff
• Must successfully pass a background check

Benefits

COMPENSATION

• Sankofa Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution. The starting salary for this role is $45,000-$60,000 annually, based on years of experience and degree held. Sankofa Montessori is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. Because of this, we do not negotiate salary offers outside our salary bands.
• 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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