Gifted Teacher (TAG) Contracted

About Sankofa Montessori

Are you looking to make history, join a values-driven community, a community that invests in YOU, and a community that will provide you with what you need to do what you love? Then look no further than Sankofa Montessori, GA's only State Commission-approved K-6 Public Montessori Charter School. We are hiring for a contracted Gifted Teacher.  This role can be hybrid.

Our vision is to design more purposeful futures. We achieve our vision by providing a culturally responsive, child- and family-centered Montessori education so we can develop in all of our students the knowledge, skills, and agency to lead a life of purpose. 

At Sankofa, the Gifted teacher provides specialized instruction or collaborates with classroom teachers to identified students through engaging and challenging sessions. In this role, the TAG (gifted) teacher will play a crucial role in nurturing the intellectual and creative abilities of gifted students, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for learning. The position reports to the Director of Student Support and Culture. 

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

Start Date: September 2024

Hours: 4 hours per week when school is in session. View school calendar HERE.

Role Summary and Information

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identification and Assessment: Collaborate with school staff to identify and assess students for gifted education. Utilize various assessment tools to identify students' strengths, talents, and academic needs.
2. Curriculum Development: Design and develop challenging and differentiated curriculum to meet the unique needs of gifted students. Collaborate with school staff to incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to enhance critical thinking and creativity.
3. Individualized Instruction: Collaborate with school staff to tailor instruction to address individual learning styles and preferences and foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages collaboration and independent thinking.
4. Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor the academic progress of gifted students. Provide feedback to students, parents, and school staff regarding student achievements and areas for growth.
5. Collaboration: Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other stakeholders to support the integration of gifted education within the broader curriculum.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Gifted Education, or a related field.

• Valid Current State certification in Gifted Education
• Previous experience in teaching gifted students 
• Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction,  curriculum development, and the Georgia state standards 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team of educators
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment
• Successful background check results required

Benefits

COMPENSATION

Sankofa Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution. We pay between $25-$50 per hour for this role based on experience.

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 information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.