SY 2025 - 2026 Business Teacher (Middle School)

Shelby American, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate educators to join their team in Memphis. This role focuses on creating engaging lesson plans and utilizing technology to enhance learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong belief in student potential and a collaborative spirit, working alongside co-teachers to support diverse learners. With a commitment to professional development and community involvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and driving student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current TN teaching license in Elementary Education required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and teach a common core curriculum.
• Integrate technology into lessons and motivate students.

Skills

Technology Integration

Communication Skills

Project-Based Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current TN Teaching License

Job description

Description

Gestalt Community Schools is a system of K-12 college--preparatory charter schools in targeted Tennessee communities. GCS schools provide strong academic outcomes for their scholars through initiatives including meaningful community involvement. GCS catalyzes community leadership to help revitalize the neighborhood as it operates its schools in that community. Instead of debating whether education impacts the community or vice versa, GCS believes that the most effective method to support student achievement is an integration of education and community (a true "gestalt").

Gestalt Community School teachers design weekly lesson plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our scholars' needs. In addition, GCS teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms and implement project-based learning. Responsibilities include:

1. Creating lesson plans

2. Teaching scholars a common core based curriculum

3. Integrating technology into lessons and plans

4. Motivating scholars towards achievement

5. Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct

6. Developing scholar improvement plans

7. Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans

8. Work planning with school and network teams

9. Attending weekly required professional development training

10. Create and review student assessments

11. Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Holds a current TN teaching license in Elementary Education with appropriate endorsement code ( Required)

• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher

• Proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS, state assessments, and value ad data. (Preferred)

• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.

• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly proficient manner.

• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.

• Have the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.

• Good communication and written skills required.

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.