Social Studies Teacher - Project-Based Learning & Tech

POWER CENTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY - SOUTHEAST; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Tennessee is seeking a History teacher to design weekly lessons, develop standards-based assessments, and analyze data to create intervention plans for scholars. You will integrate technology and project-based learning to engage students and raise achievement.

The role requires a TN History teaching license and a bachelor’s degree, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Holds a TN teaching license in History with appropriate endorsement codes.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Good communication and written skills required.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Prefer experience with TVAAS, state assessments, and data-driven instruction.
• Ability to work in an extended day environment and inclusion settings with a co-teacher.

Responsibilities

• Creating lesson plans
• Teaching scholars a common core based curriculum
• Integrating technology into lessons and plans
• Motivating scholars towards achievement
• Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct
• Developing scholar improvement plans
• Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans
• Work planning with school and network teams
• Attending weekly required professional development training
• Create and review student assessments
• Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

TN teaching license in History

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools in Tennessee is seeking a History teacher to design weekly lessons, develop standards-based assessments, and analyze data to create intervention plans for scholars. You will integrate technology and project-based learning to engage students and raise achievement.

The role requires a TN History teaching license and a bachelor’s degree, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills.