What benefits are available to teachers in Georgia?

Public school teachers in Georgia receive health, dental, life and accident insurance as well as finance management options, such as flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and the option to join the Georgia Credit Union. Teachers also have 12 paid holidays and accrued vacation, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Georgia teachers receive life and accident insurance based on salary, and teachers have the option to purchase more. The Georgia Department of Education also provides short- and long-term disability insurance. In addition, Georgia teachers have the option to purchase U.S. bonds, receive employee discounts, and receive access to MARTA benefits.