Elementary Teacher; K-5th POOL Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2025-2026 Elementary Teacher (K-5th) POOL

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Elementary Teacher (K-5th) POOL
Atlanta, Georgia
• Education

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Network Support: Chief of Academic Programming

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction:

Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.

Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Administers various types of assessments to monitor students' comprehension of the material and supports state and local testing processes and policies.

Uses computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Responsible for daily classroom clean-up and maintaining sanitation standards.

Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch, or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.

Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to communications from parents and staff.

Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.

Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student performance and behavior.

Assists in the orderly transition of students from one location to another.

Develops and delivers high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas.

Implements MTSS structures to support all scholars.

Analyzes data and develops action plans to improve student achievement through differentiated instruction.

Ensures that all 504 & IEPs are met to support individual student needs.

Maintains a positive learning environment that cultivates both academic and socio-emotional needs of students.

Strives to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals.

Plans and executes field trips and project-based learning opportunities.

Professionalism:

Actively participates in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics.

Maintains prompt and regular attendance; participates in parent meetings and other school functions.

Develops meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events.

Collaborates with all staff members, including partner teachers, network content teams, and operational staff.

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Adheres to network parent communication policy/guidelines.

Maintains accurate, complete student records as required by laws and policies.

Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops, and educational conferences to improve professional competence.

Supports fellow teachers through collaboration and coverage.

Demonstrates a commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting social-emotional needs.

Exhibits a growth mindset and believes in equitable education for all students.

Requirements:

Be a United States citizen or have authorization to work in the United States.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.4+ GPA).

Ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate.

Eligibility for a Georgia Professional Commission Teaching Certification.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR

Adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:

Hold a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in the subject matter taught (e.g., Elementary Education, History, Biology, English); or

Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught; or

Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or

Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary scale based on verified degree level and years of experience.

Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.

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