Elementary School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

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

Standards of Excellence

Essential Duties

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on CHCS’ curriculum, incorporating Agriculture, Arts, and the Environment
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university required

Certification/Licensure: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold

a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

Experience: 0-1 year classroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion and ability to work in the outdoor environment, walk trails, etc.Working Conditions
• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Physical activities associated with normal office environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation