Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY; Lake City (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY in Lake City, Georgia, is seeking an Elementary Teacher for 2nd grade to deliver instruction in reading, ELA, math, science and social studies, using current strategies to plan and implement lessons. This position reports to the Principal.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher, GA state teaching certification T-4 to T-7, and at least one year of teaching experience preferred. Competitive salary per district scale; apply by Dec 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 as required by the GaPSC.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using varied teaching methods to cover content areas.
• Assigns lessons, checks homework, administers tests, and informs parents of progress.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supervises behavior outside the classroom.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and participates in meetings/workshops.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

GaPSC Certification T-4 to T-7

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931327

Application Deadline: Dec 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 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 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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