Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

MORROW ELEMENTARY; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MORROW ELEMENTARY in Morrow, Georgia, part of Clayton County Public Schools, is hiring a 5th Grade Elementary Teacher. The role focuses on delivering reading, ELA, math, science, and social studies with effective instructional strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher, Georgia state certification (T-4 to T-7), and is prepared to collaborate with families and colleagues. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Georgia Education Certification (T-4 to T-7) required by GaPSC.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies using varied teaching methods.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Delivers tests, records results, and reports progress to parents.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supervises behavior in halls, bus, lunch/cafeteria, etc.
• Attends parent/teacher conferences and participates in meetings/training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Georgia Certification (T-4 to T-7)

Job description

Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5934227

Application Deadline: Dec 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 21, 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 Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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