Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

KING ELEMENTARY; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools KING ELEMENTARY in College Park, GA, is seeking a 1st Grade Elementary Teacher. The role involves delivering instruction across core subjects, aligning with state standards, and communicating progress to families.

This in-person position reports to the Principal and requires GA certification. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Education and at least one year of teaching experience, with opportunities to participate in faculty meetings and teacher training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
• Georgia teaching certificate (GaPSC) T-4 to T-7 as required.
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in core subjects (Reading/ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies).
• Administers tests, records progress, and reports results to parents.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supervises behavior in common areas.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and participates in staff meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Communication with Parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Georgia teaching certificate (GaPSC) T-4 to T-7

Tools

Google Classroom

MS Office

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5963494

Application Deadline: Jan 19, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs students in one or more contents/areas, such as Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. May be designated according to subject matter/content specialty. Utilizes current strategies and theories to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture, audiovisual aids, demonstration and other materials to supplement presentations relative to specific content field.

Assigns lessons and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate students’ progress, record results and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Maintains discipline in classroom. Supervises behavior outside the classroom (i.e., halls, bus, lunch/cafeteria, rest room duty).

Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.

Conducts parent/teacher conferences to review student’s progress, performance, and behavior problems. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or higher required.

Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.

Makes recommendations and/or decisions which usually affect the entire school.

Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 as required by the GaPSC.

Normal classroom/school setting.

Must be able to stand and walk approximately seven (7) to seven and one-half (7½) hours per day. Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying; twenty (20) lbs. or less.

The 2026-2027 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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