Early Childhood Teacher (Primary/Elem 2026-2027)

Berrien Elementary School; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Berrien County Schools Berrien Elementary School in Nashville, Georgia, seeks an Elementary (Early Childhood Education) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions range from Pre-K to Grade 5, with Georgia certificate requirements and eligibility under Berrien County guidelines.

Starting date expected July 27, 2026, with ongoing application deadline and potential extensions depending on vacancies. The role involves teaching assigned subjects, planning objectives, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education or related field with valid Georgia teaching certificate or eligible via Professional Qualification guidelines.
• Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to move about the classroom and monitor student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more subjects within the school’s goals.
• Plan and implement long and short-range objectives for each course.
• Instruct students using various teaching methods and materials.
• Continually assess student abilities relative to goals and outcomes.
• Manage classroom behavior to create a conducive learning environment.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant settings as assigned.
• Communicate with parents in writing and orally about student progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, staff development, and school activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relate to students

Classroom management

Physical stamina

Movement in classroom

Education

Bachelor degree in Education or related field with Georgia teaching certificate

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher (Primary/Elem 2026-2027)

Berrien County Schools Berrien Elementary School - Nashville, Georgia

This job is also posted in Berrien County Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4996511

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Job Description

Elementary (Early Childhood Education) Teachers –These are full-time positions at Berrien Primary School and Berrien Elementary School ranging from Pre-K to Grade 5. Applicants must hold a GAPSC certificate in ECE (Elem Ed) or MG content Area (for Grades 4 or 5) OR meet Professional Qualifications in ECE/Elementary Ed by degree, semester hours, or GACE test.

The exact grade level and content area for departmentalized grades has yet to be determined and may be determined based on candidate qualifications and expertise. Anticipated start date August 1, 2025.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Hiring throughout Spring Semester up until June 1, 2025 (deadline could be extended if ECE vacancies still exist)

TITLE: Teacher

CATEGORY: Certified

SALARY: Georgia State Salary Scale & Applicable Supplements

FLSA EXEMPT: Yes

JOB GOAL: To teach assigned students the academic, social, and manipulative skills and abilities as directed by established curriculum and perform other duties relating to student safety, control, welfare, and growth.

REPORTS TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Education or related field with valid Georgia teaching certificate or applicant can meet Berrien County Professional Qualification guidelines.
• Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Physical demands - position requires significant standing and some sitting, kneeling and walking. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling will not normally exceed thirty (30) pounds, and will normally be in the area of ten (10) pounds.
• Must be able to move about the classroom and monitor student behavior.

JOB DUTIES

• Teach one or more subjects in the school, and within the framework of the goals established by the school system.
• Plan and implement appropriate long and short-range objectives for each assigned course.
• Instruct students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods such as lecture, demonstration, technology, and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Continually assess student abilities as relates to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Manage the behavior of learners to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school and school grounds.
• Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress and behavior.
• Support and/or participate in school-wide student activities, social events, and fundraisers.
• Supervise paraprofessional performance, if applicable.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and staff development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position works 190 days.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on certified evaluations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required