SY 2025-2026 High School Biology Teacher

Shelby American, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate teachers to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing engaging lesson plans, integrating technology, and fostering a project-based learning environment. Teachers will work closely with students to motivate and guide them toward academic success while collaborating with parents and colleagues. The ideal candidate will hold a valid teaching license in Biology and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you believe in the potential of every student and are ready to make a difference in their educational journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Integration

Project-Based Learning

Teaching Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching License in Biology

Tools

Digital Content

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. Creating and reviewing student assessments
11. Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Requirements

1. Holds a current TN teaching license in Biology with appropriate endorsement code
2. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
3. Proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS, state assessments, and value-added data. (Preferred)
4. Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
5. Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly proficient manner.
6. Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
7. Have the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
8. Good communication and written skills required.
9. A team player with strong interpersonal skills.