Cadet / Apprentice Teacher (Spring 2026 Residency)

The mission of Sankofa School of Success, Inc. is to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and seeks to meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs using neuroscience, mindfulness, and rigorous education.

The Cadet Teacher position is designed for aspiring educators who are passionate about learning, growing, and developing their teaching skills in an elementary school setting. Under the mentorship of an experienced teacher, the Cadet Teacher will support classroom instruction, gain hands-on experience in lesson planning and student engagement, and receive professional development to build a strong foundation for a future career in education.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain practical teaching experience, receive mentorship, and develop instructional competencies in a supportive and structured environment.

• Experience working in a Title I school or with a similar population of children
• One year of previous employment experience in a school or working with children
• Must be currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program and actively working toward an elementary teaching license. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and eligibility for an emergency license are preferred.

• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously develop as an educator
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Foster collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders and share work with others to maximize impact
• Operational Efficiency: Utilize time management and organizational strategies that maximize instructional impact while fulfilling operational duties with accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability & Resilience: Demonstrate willingness to try new approaches, show flexibility and patience with change, and communicate concerns and potential solutions proactively as challenges arise

• →Work closely with an experienced teacher to develop instructional and classroom management skills
• →Gain hands-on experience in lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and student engagement techniques
• →Support students in small groups and one-on-one settings to reinforce learning
• →Participate in training sessions, observations, and feedback meetings to enhance teaching skills.
• →Assist in developing and implementing strategies to support diverse learners, including students with special needs.
• →Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.