4th Grade Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a licensed teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia standards at the classroom level. You will foster a positive learning environment, engage students with effective instructional strategies, and communicate with families and staff to support student growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Georgia teaching certification or eligibility, with 0–1 year of classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Valid Georgia teaching certification, or eligible to hold.
• 0–1 year of classroom experience required.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned to Fulton County curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
• Communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Facilitate home-school communication and conferences as needed.
• Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Uphold professional ethics and school policies.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Job description

Summary

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year of classroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Classroom environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30- 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching