What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher (Primary/Elem 2025-2026) position at Berrien County Schools?
Elementary (Early Childhood Education) Teachers - These are full-time positions at Berrien Primary School and Berrien Elementary School ranging from Pre-K to Grade 5. Applicants must hold a GAPSC certificate in ECE (Elem Ed) or MG content Area (for Grades 4 or 5) OR meet Professional Qualifications in ECE / Elementary Ed by degree, semester hours, or GACE test. The exact grade level and content area for departmentalized grades has yet to be determined and may be determined based on candidate qualifications and expertise. Anticipated start date August 1, 2025.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : Hiring throughout Spring Semester up until June 1, 2025 (deadline could be extended if ECE vacancies still exist)
TITLE : Teacher
CATEGORY : Certified
SALARY : Georgia State Salary Scale & Applicable Supplements
FLSA EXEMPT : Yes
JOB GOAL : To teach assigned students the academic, social, and manipulative skills and abilities as directed by established curriculum and perform other duties relating to student safety, control, welfare, and growth.
REPORTS TO : Principal
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor degree in Education or related field with valid Georgia teaching certificate or applicant can meet Berrien County Professional Qualification guidelines.
- Ability to relate well to students, parents, and co-workers,
- Physical demands - position requires significant standing and some sitting, kneeling and walking. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling will not normally exceed thirty (30) pounds, and will normally be in the area of ten (10) pounds.
- Must be able to move about the classroom and monitor student behavior.
JOB DUTIES :
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Position works 190 days.
EVALUATION : Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on certified evaluations.