4th Grade Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a 4th Grade Teacher at Briar Hills Elementary to deliver instruction aligned with Georgia standards and FCPS curriculum. The role emphasizes effective communication with students, families, and colleagues, and promoting active learning through engaging content and technology.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Georgia Teaching Certification, with 0–1 year of classroom experience preferred. This full-time position is based in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with Georgia Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned to Georgia Performance Standards.
• Create a learning environment that promotes active learning.
• Communicate with students, families, and staff about progress.
• Integrate appropriate technology into instruction.
• Manage attendance, policies, and professional ethics.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Organization skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Georgia Teaching Certification

Job description

4th Grade Teacher

Category: Teaching

Job Function: Teaching

Department: Briar Hills Elementary

Summary

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

• 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

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

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Nearest Major Market:

Atlanta