Teacher - 4th Grade

INGRAM-PYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

The Bibb County School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Ingram-Pye Elementary School. The role focuses on delivering standards-based instruction and fostering the physical, social, and emotional development of students in a supportive classroom environment.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for K-5 Early Childhood Certification and will engage in professional learning to strengthen virtual and in-person teaching skills, with opportunities for collaboration and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Certified in or eligible for Early Childhood Education (K-5).
• Alternative Certification routes available for degree holders from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provides Instruction at appropriate instructional level.
• Manages the Learning Environment.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional staff.

Skills

Certified in ECE

Early Childhood Education

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Data interpretation

Classroom management

Adaptability

Collaborating with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Description

Candidates must be certified in, or eligible for certification in Early Childhood Education (K-5). Bibb County is a Strategic Waiver District. Alternative Certification routes are available to individuals with a degree from an accredited institution.

JOB SUMMARY

This position plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students and provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure achievement and performance for every child.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching Tasks

• Provides Instruction
• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
• Builds for transfer
• Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
• Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
• Supports students
• Manages the Learning Environment
• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Virtual Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
• Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
• Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction a. Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
• Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
• Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Is punctual
• Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
• Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
• Models correct use of language, oral and written
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.
• Performs other duties as required by the District, the school, or student need.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of student growth and development
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents related to safety, technology, and educational procedures
• Ability to prepare and communicate effectively through written reports, lesson plans, and correspondence
• Skill in computing and interpreting data, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations
• Proficiency in PC operations and software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Capability to serve as a liaison with various professionals and effectively collaborate with parents and guardians
• Capacity to adapt instructional strategies and provide accommodations to meet individual student needs
• Strong physical capability to manage classroom and student needs, including potential crisis intervention situations

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.

Salary/Terms/Benefits

• 190day work year.
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System.
• Salary: $48,741 to $83,671 Per Year

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Bibb County School District
• Human Resources Department
• 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
• Macon, Georgia 31216
• Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.