Manager of School Culture and Climate School Year 26-27
About The Position
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, 4th grade in our third year and will be adding 4th grade during the upcoming school year, school year 26-27. 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. The Manager of Student Culture is a schoolwide culture leader responsible for sustaining, strengthening, and protecting a joyful, structured, and inclusive learning environment aligned to Sankofa Montessori’s mission, values, and public school responsibilities. This role goes beyond discipline management and serves as a coach, model, systems steward, and thought partner to staff, students, and families. The Manager of Student Culture ensures that classroom practice, schoolwide expectations, and student behavior systems are aligned and consistently implemented, grounded in Sankofa’s existing PBIS framework, Montessori Grace & Courtesy, and the school’s core values - with joy at the center. 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 manager of culture role for the 26-27 School Year.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Two or more years of effective coaching experience in a high needs public school environment
- Has demonstrated impact on the growth of adults and students
- 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
Responsibilities
- Classroom Culture Coaching, Observation & Modeling
- Professional Development Leadership
- PBIS Implementation & Fidelity
- Schoolwide Culture Initiatives & Joy Leadership
- Discipline Administration & Restorative Practice
- Student Guidance, Intervention & Support
- Family Partnership & Communication
- Data, Documentation & Reporting
- Crisis Response & School Safety
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
