Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Elementary in Jonesboro, Georgia, part of Clayton County Public Schools, is seeking a 3rd grade teacher to instruct students across Reading/ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies and to implement current instructional strategies under the principal's supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, Georgia teaching certification (T-4 to T-7), and at least one year of teaching experience. You will conduct parent conferences, align curriculums, and collaborate with faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred.
• Certification by the State of Georgia in Education T-4 to T-7 as required by GaPSC.
• Must be able to stand and walk most of the day.
• Reports to the Principal and participates in staff activities.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using various teaching methods to cover content areas.
• Assigns lessons, corrects homework, and administers tests; informs parents of progress.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and participates in professional meetings.
• All other duties, as assigned to perform the above services.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade

Clayton County Public Schools KILPATRICK ELEMENTARY - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5926447

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 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
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]