5th Grade Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Cooper Elementary School in Loganville seeks an enthusiastic 5th Grade Teacher to design engaging lessons aligned with the AKS curriculum. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, culturally responsive practices, and collaboration with families to support every child’s growth.

The successful candidate holds Georgia Educator Certification in Elementary Education (P-5) and a bachelor’s degree or higher, with preference for prior upper elementary experience and a

Qualifications

• Certification: Active Georgia Educator Certification in Elementary Education (P-5) or ability to acquire one.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-approved college or university.
• Preferred: Prior elementary teaching experience, specifically upper elementary (3rd–5th).

Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning & Delivery: Develop structured, standards-based lesson plans for 5th-grade AKS objectives.
• Assessment & Student Growth: Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback.
• Classroom Culture & Management: Create a safe, structured, culturally responsive learning environment.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with families to share progress and support student success.
• Professional Collaboration: Participate in grade-level PLCs and school initiatives.

Skills

AKS curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Located in Loganville, Georgia, Cooper Elementary School is dedicated to fulfilling GCPS's strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence through our core vision: creating Wonder, Opportunity, and Worth for Everyone (WOW). Recognized as a CharacterStrong Certified Spotlight School, Cooper fosters a deeply inclusive, welcoming culture anchored in PBIS, TIGER Traits, and exceptional literacy achievement, with every grade level meeting its i-Ready reading growth goals. From student leadership initiatives and collaborative learning to vibrant community traditions like Culture Fest and WOW Wednesdays, Cooper is a place where every child belongs, thrives, and achieves their full potential.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled 5th Grade Teacher to join our dedicated team at Cooper Elementary School. In this role, you will design and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction that prepares upper elementary students for middle school while mastering Gwinnett County Public Schools' Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. You will foster a culturally responsive classroom culture centered on our TIGER Traits, utilize data-driven instructional strategies, and collaborate closely with colleagues and families to support the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of every child.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification: Active Georgia Educator Certification in Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education P-5) issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), or the ability to acquire one.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-approved college or university.

Preferred:

• Previous elementary teaching experience, specifically in upper elementary grades (3rd–5th).

Core Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum across core content areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
• Mastery of research-based instructional techniques, including scaffolded learning, explicit vocabulary instruction, and inquiry-based problem solving.
• Ability to administer, analyze, and leverage formative and summative assessment data to guide differentiated instruction.
• Proficiency in integrating classroom technology to drive student engagement, collaborative learning, and achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to build strong partnerships with students, parents, administration, and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning & Delivery: Develop and execute structured, standards-based lesson plans that promote critical thinking, literacy across content areas, and mastery of 5th-grade AKS objectives.
• Assessment & Student Growth: Implement ongoing formative and summative assessments, provide actionable feedback to students and parents, and adjust instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Classroom Culture & Management: Establish a safe, structured, and culturally responsive learning environment with clear behavior expectations, mutual respect, and high student engagement.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Maintain regular, proactive communication with families to share academic progress, build strong home-school connections, and support student success.
• Professional Collaboration: Actively participate in grade-level team planning, professional learning communities (PLCs), and schoolwide initiatives to foster continuous growth.