Elementary Teacher Jobs in Georgia
Elementary Teacher jobs in Georgia are in steady demand, concentrated in public school districts, charter school networks, and private independent schools at levels from paraprofessional support through lead classroom and specialist positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring metros, home to major systems like Atlanta Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Richmond County School System. The highest-need specialties right now are early childhood education, special education inclusion, and bilingual or ESOL instruction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: The .5 Title I Teacher will provide targeted, small-group instruction to 4th and 5th grade students who have been identified as needing additional academic support. The teacher will be responsible for working with students during their scheduled DIG blocks, delivering interventions aligned to identified student needs, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with classroom teachers and instructional staff to support student growth and achievement. The position is contingent upon availability of grant funds.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher
WORK DAYS: 190
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Preferred: Advanced degree(s)
- Experience, Skill and Certification: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Elementary Education (P-5)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Teaching Tasks
- Provides Instruction
- Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
- Provides content development
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Builds for transfer
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Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
- Promotes student engagement
- Monitors student progress
- Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
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Supports students
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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
- 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
General Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
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Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
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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
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Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
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Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
- Models correct use of language, oral and written
- Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
- Implements designated curriculum
- Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
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Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
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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
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Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
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Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
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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.
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Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.
Terms of Employment: Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. The position is contingent upon availability of grant funds.
Non-Essential Responsibilities
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.
Physical and Sensory Demands
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.
CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in elementary teacher jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Educator Certificate in Early Childhood Education issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Passing scores on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) required content and pedagogy exams
- Demonstrated classroom management skills and experience with differentiated instruction strategies
- Proficiency with student data platforms and learning management systems used in Georgia districts
- Ability to meet Georgia fingerprint-based background check and fitness-for-duty requirements
Elementary Teacher Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a elementary teacher in Georgia?
You become an elementary teacher in Georgia by earning a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, then applying for a Georgia Educator Certificate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Candidates must pass the GACE Early Childhood Education content assessment and the GACE Program Admission assessment or equivalent. Completing a state-approved educator preparation program and a supervised student teaching placement are also required before the certificate is issued.
How much do elementary teachers make in Georgia?
Elementary teachers in Georgia earn a median of about $72,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,260 for the lowest 10% to over $98,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire elementary teachers in Georgia?
Employers hiring elementary teachers in Georgia right now include Cobb County School District (CCSD), Henry County Schools, and Savannah Chatham County Public School System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's large urban districts, charter management organizations, and private independent schools consistently post the highest volume of openings throughout the school year and into summer hiring cycles.
Which Georgia cities have the most elementary teacher jobs?
Savannah, McDonough, and Atlanta have the most elementary teacher openings in Georgia. Atlanta's size and the concentration of major public, charter, and private school systems drive the highest volume, while Savannah and Augusta reflect strong demand tied to their own sizable county school systems and the surrounding suburban growth those metros have seen in recent years.
Are there remote elementary teacher jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Elementary teaching is a hands-on, classroom-based role, so fully remote positions make up a small fraction of the market. About 0% of elementary teacher openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in virtual charter schools or supplemental online instruction programs rather than traditional district classrooms.
How can I get hired as a elementary teacher in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a paraprofessional or classroom aide within a Georgia public school district while completing your educator preparation program and GACE exams. Atlanta Public Schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and other large districts regularly hire instructional aides and student teachers who then move into certified classroom roles. Earning your Georgia Educator Certificate in Early Childhood Education as quickly as possible is the single credential that opens the most doors.
Where can I find and apply to elementary teacher jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to elementary teacher jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your grade preference, certification area, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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