High School Teacher Assistant: Student Support & Classroom Admin

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools seeks teacher assistants for the 2025-2026 school year, assigned to elementary, middle or high school levels in the Memphis area. Assist Teachers with tasks, coordinate activities, monitor safety, and help maintain records to support student achievement.

Qualifications include at least one year with children, a high school diploma with 48 college credits, and strong communication skills. A background check is required; mode of work is on-site within the Gestalt network.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with and/or managing children.
• High school diploma with a minimum of 48 college credit hours (Required).
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Passion for Gestalt's mission and youth development.
• Reliable, organized and punctual.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines; manage multiple priorities.
• Must pass a background check investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teachers with various assignments, including copying, observation, checking attendance, and other administrative functions.
• Coordinates program activities (e.g. games, art, music, homework, etc.) for the purpose of addressing the individual and/or group needs of children.
• Evaluates situations for appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Interacts with scholars in various activities for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains records and files for communicating information and meeting operational requirements.
• Participates in meetings for information sharing and skill development.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Record keeping

Time management

Education

High school diploma with 48 college credits

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools seeks teacher assistants for the 2025-2026 school year, assigned to elementary, middle or high school levels in the Memphis area. Assist Teachers with tasks, coordinate activities, monitor safety, and help maintain records to support student achievement.

Qualifications include at least one year with children, a high school diploma with 48 college credits, and strong communication skills. A background check is required; mode of work is on-site within the Gestalt network.