Kindergarten Teacher

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking talented teachers to provide quality instruction and support for student learning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Georgia Teaching Certification, bringing effective communication and instructional strategies. Candidates with 0-1 year of classroom experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certification required or must be eligible.
• 0-1 year of classroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction that enables students to learn and demonstrate mastery of standards.
• Communicates responsibly with students and parents.
• Follows professional ethics and all policies.

Skills

Communication

Instructional strategies

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Job description

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Fulton County Schools is committed to attracting and identifying talented teachers with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. We recognize that recruiting high performing teachers is essential to the success of our students.

Fulton's Teacher Selection Process is designed to identify high quality teachers who understand the fundamentals of Georgia's Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) core competencies. The Talent Management team is here to guide you through the selection process. It is our goal to support every teacher toward the Growth & Opportunity (GO) they need to thrive at Fulton.

Summary

Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year ofclassroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

Posting ID: 31758

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600