Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

KEMP PRIMARY; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools in Hampton, Georgia invites applications for an Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade. The position starts immediately, with an application deadline Oct 29, 2026.

In this role you will instruct students in reading, ELA, math, science and social studies using diverse methods; administer tests; and communicate progress to parents. Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and Georgia T-4 to T-7 certification; 1 year teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Georgia Certification T-4 to T-7 as required by GaPSC.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using a variety of teaching methods to cover Reading/ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies.
• Assign lessons, correct homework, administer tests and report progress to parents.
• Maintain classroom discipline and supervise behavior outside the classroom.
• Prepare course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines or state/local requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and participate in staff meetings and teacher training.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Georgia Educator Certification T-4 to T-7

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade

Clayton County Public Schools KEMP PRIMARY - Hampton, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5860202

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs students in one or more contents/areas, such asReading, 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 scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link:2025-2026 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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