Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade

TrulyHired; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Georgia is seeking a classroom teacher to instruct students in Reading/ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies using diverse methods within curriculum guidelines. The role reports to the Principal and participates in parent conferences and professional meetings.

The posting references the 2026-2027 salary scale and requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, GaPSC T-4 to T-7 certification, and at least one year of teaching experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using varied teaching methods to supplement presentations.
• Assigns lessons and assesses student progress; communicates with parents about progress.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives per curriculum guidelines.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences and participates in staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned to support the above services.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

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