{"id":46637,"date":"2024-10-06T12:48:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T17:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=46637"},"modified":"2024-10-06T12:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T17:48:13","slug":"how-much-does-an-elementary-teacher-make-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-an-elementary-teacher-make-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Elementary Teacher Make in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary teachers are responsible for instilling a love of learning in their students. They are also critical in children developing fundamental skills and knowledge, including social, reading, writing, and numeracy. Georgia is eager for more quality individuals to step into the classroom and help make a positive difference in our nation&#8217;s next generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The average elementary teacher salary in Georgia as of May 2023 was $70,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will highlight Georgia&#8217;s teaching salaries in various educational settings in this guide. We&#8217;ll also outline the state&#8217;s requirements for becoming an elementary teacher, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/alternate-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative teacher certification options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365262\" src=\"\/media-tx\/georgia_teacher.jpg\" alt=\"teacher lesson\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is an Elementary Teacher?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary school teachers are instrumental in building children&#8217;s foundation for learning, socialization, and development. In addition to teaching subjects like reading, writing, math, and social studies, they also help children learn manners, conflict resolution, sharing, time management, and how to take care of their bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching elementary school are role models in the classroom and in their community. To ensure children&#8217;s lives are supported holistically, they work with parents, care workers, therapists, and essential members of the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional elementary teachers come from a variety of backgrounds, and there is no one personality or teaching style that defines success. However, all quality teachers share some characteristics, including:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communicator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Elementary professionals collaborate with many role players in a child&#8217;s life, including other members of staff, parents, and guardians. Transparency and sharing of information are essential to keep all parties up to date so that the needs of a child are met.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Elementary students have diverse needs, including different communication and learning styles. Excellent teachers will modify their lessons and classroom management techniques to ensure the needs of all their students are being addressed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emotional Intelligence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Teachers must be the calm in the storm. Children are still learning to regulate their emotions, and their parents often have a lot of anxiety about their child&#8217;s welfare. In addition, many members of the public have strong opinions on education. Successful teachers keep their cool and remain diplomatic while navigating a landscape filled with people with many emotions, opinions, stress, and worry. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary school teachers have many responsibilities, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize enriching school activities and outings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage and maintain a positive, supportive, and productive classroom environment regardless of class size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support students&#8217; emotional and physical well-being and overall development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Do Elementary Teachers Make in Georgia?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average annual salaries for elementary school teachers in Georgia as of May 2023, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes252021.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest salary &#8211; $98,480<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average salary \u2013 $70,700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest salary &#8211; $48,250<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia elementary teaching salaries vary depending on the school&#8217;s location and tax base and a teacher&#8217;s education level, experience, and additional skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365259\" src=\"\/media-tx\/wages_georgia.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become an Elementary Teacher in Georgia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of being an elementary teacher differs throughout the country. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gadoe.org\/Pages\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia Department of Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GaDOE) and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgian Professional Standards Commission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GaPSC) are responsible for the regulations and certifications of Georgia&#8217;s teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia&#8217;s traditional pathway to becoming an elementary teacher involves the following steps:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a bachelor&#8217;s degree. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia requires all teachers to have a bachelor&#8217;s degree, as do all states in the country. Those on the traditional pathway hoping to teach young students are encouraged to select a degree focused on elementary education, early childhood, or special education.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete a teacher preparation program: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Georgia candidates on the traditional pathway use the teacher preparation program provided by the institution where they obtained their bachelor&#8217;s degree. Candidates must select a preparation program approved by GaDOE if they want to change institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a Pre-Service Certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates need a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/Certification\/TieredCertification\/preService.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-service certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to complete their teacher experience requirements. The process will involve a criminal background check per GaPSC guidelines and a Program Entry Ethics Assessment through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gace.ets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GACE).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gain Field and Teaching Experience.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Georgia candidates on the traditional pathway must complete field experience and 15-16 weeks of student teaching. The latter must be done with students in the age group the candidate is seeking certification to teach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pass Relevant Teaching Exams.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Georgia candidates must pass the exams pertaining to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gace.ets.org\/s\/pdf\/georgia_license_gace_assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grade level and specialty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Test takers must <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gace.ets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register through GACE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and book the relevant exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for a Teaching License: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Georgia teaching certifications and endorsements are processed by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/Certification\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GaPSC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candidates are required to create a MySPC account before applying. To learn more, including how to set up a MySPC account, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/Certification\/ApplicationProcedures.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Forms and Procedures page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Undergo a Background Check.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Georgia requires all educators to have passed a background check. Many schools will require new hires to undergo the criminal background check process even if they already did so for their pre-service certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative Route to Certification for Elementary School Teachers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of August 2024, George offers only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/EducatorPreparation\/Non-TraditionalEducatorPreparation.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one alternative route<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to teacher certification. Those with a bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher must apply to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gapsc.com\/EducatorPreparation\/GaTAPP\/GaTAPP.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GaTAPP). It is the only institution that has been approved to offer the alternative route.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, those who already have a teaching qualification in Georgia have many institutions to choose from to add endorsements, certificates, or obtain a higher teaching degree, such as a master&#8217;s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Highest and Lowest Paying Elementary School Teaching Job?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a certified elementary school teacher in Georgia, you can work in various settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Georgia public schools consistently provide the best salaries for teachers in the state. However, the salary range depends on the district and its local tax base.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charter schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Georgia charter schools receive less funding than public schools, which prevents their salaries from being as high.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Remote teaching jobs in Georgia are often through charter schools, and the pay is typically slightly less than in-person teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: International schools generally reserve their highest-paying positions for the upper grades. Thus, their elementary teaching salaries are less competitive.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Private school teaching salaries have the widest margins in Georgia. Exclusive schools with high tuition generally pay the best, while more accessible institutions with the lowest tuition pay the least.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365260\" src=\"\/media-tx\/salary_georgia.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mission is to provide candidates with the tools, knowledge, and support to help them reach their teaching goals. What are you waiting for? 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