SY 2025-2026 Elementary Music Teacher

Gestalt Community Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering student achievement through innovative teaching methods. The role involves designing engaging lesson plans, integrating technology into the classroom, and collaborating with co-teachers to support diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates will possess a strong belief in the potential of all students to excel academically and will be equipped with the skills to motivate and inspire scholars. Join a dynamic team committed to educational excellence and making a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Holds a current TN teaching license in Music with appropriate endorsement code.
• Proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS and state assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design weekly lesson plans and develop standards-based assessments.
• Integrate technology effectively and implement project-based learning.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Technology Integration

Project-Based Learning

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current TN Teaching License

Tools

Digital Content Platforms

Job description

Description

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 Music with appropriate endorsement code

• 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.