Montessori Academic Coach- School Year 25-26

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 our Montessori Academic Coach role.

Start Date: July 14, 2025

Location: 5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA, 30297

Role Summary and Information

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Montessori Academic Coach is a school-based role supporting and enabling teachers to bridge our standards based instruction with the Montessori approach to drive strong student achievement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Montessori Coaching and Support
• Mentor and coach teachers across Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary classrooms in implementing Montessori pedagogy and practices.
• Provide direct instructional support to ensure fidelity to Montessori principles while aligning with the school’s standards-based instructional framework.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and offer actionable feedback to enhance instructional quality.
• Professional Development
• Design and facilitate professional development sessions focused on Montessori pedagogy.
• Support teachers in curriculum alignment to state standards while maintaining the integrity of Montessori education.
• Instructional Leadership
• Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data, identify instructional gaps, and develop strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Model best practices in teaching and learning that integrate Montessori methods with standards-based expectations.
• Ensure teachers maintain prepared environments that foster independent learning and align with Montessori philosophy.
• Operational and Administrative Support
• Support with teacher evaluations, professional growth plans, and conflict resolution when needed.
• Assist with day-to-day school operations, including coverage, scheduling, and supporting student needs as necessary.
• Community and Family Engagement
• Act as a resource for families, explaining how Montessori methods and standards-based instruction complement each other.
• Support communication with families to build a shared understanding of the school’s vision and instructional approach.
• Participate in school events to foster a sense of community and support student success.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Step in as needed to address student behavior or other urgent matters in the absence of other school leaders.
• Contribute to the school’s mission of designing purposeful futures by supporting reflection and growth for all staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• (Required) Montessori certification from a MACTE-accredited program, with demonstrated experience in Primary (ages 3-6) and Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) classrooms; experience in Upper Elementary is highly desirable.
• Instructional coaching experience is highly desirable
• Substantial effective teaching experience in Montessori classrooms
• High level of cultural competence and dedication to serving a diverse student population
• Record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of academic excellence
• Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Experience in a public or charter Montessori school environment
• Familiarity with Georgia state standards and instructional expectations
• Proven track record of integrating Montessori methods with state and district standards
• Can complete physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40Ibs)
• 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.