K-12 Gestalt Flex Educators (Substitute Teachers)

Gestalt Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN seeks reliable substitute teachers to provide consistent instructional support across classrooms. You will prepare lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and provide timely progress updates to administrators.

The role emphasizes classroom management, collaboration with staff, and alignment with Gestalt's mission to support youth development. A high school diploma and successful background check are required, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Pass a background check.
• Reliable, organized and punctual.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Commitment to Gestalt's mission and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Creates an educational environment conducive to learning and prepares instructional materials.
• Establishes classroom behavior standards and manages classroom consistently.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports to parents and staff.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons to meet student needs as per state and school requirements.
• Confers with parents and staff to develop educational programs for students.
• Instructs students using strategies to support development across multiple domains.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district regulations.
• Supports administration in implementing policies and rules governing student activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Punctuality

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Our Mission: To provide adaptable, professional educators who seamlessly step in, support our schools, and help every scholar thrive-every day.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted and respected substitute teacher network-empowering excellence in every classroom, every day so every scholar can reach their full potential.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.
• 2. Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school.
• 3. Assesses the accomplishments of students on an established timetable and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments.
• 4. Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
• 5. Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
• 6. Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
• 7. Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
• 8. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
• 9. Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct.
• 10. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Requires a High School diploma.
• Have the ability to maintain accurate records;
• Passion for Gestalt's mission and youth development;
• Reliable, organized and punctual;
• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions;
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; internet, and,
• Must be able to pass a background check investigation