SY 2026-2027 ELA Teacher (Middle School) - Pool Posting

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking an English/Language Arts teacher to design standards-based lessons, analyze data, and develop intervention plans for K-12 learners in Tennessee. The role emphasizes use of technology, project-based learning, and collaboration with families to support student achievement.

You will work in an extended day environment, collaborate with co-teachers, and participate in weekly professional development to drive high academic outcomes across the school community.

Qualifications

• TN teaching license in English/Language Arts with endorsement
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Proven track record of academic success (TVAAS/state assessments)
• Belief that all students can learn at high levels
• Use of digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning
• Ability to work in an extended day environment
• Ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher
• Good communication and written skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design weekly lesson plans aligned to standards
• Develop standards-based assessments and intervention plans
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction
• Tutor students and meet with parents regarding performance
• Collaborate with special educators in a co-teaching model
• Plan with school and network teams and attend weekly professional development
• Create and review student assessments and support scholar progress

Skills

ELA teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Educational technology

Inclusion/co-teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

TVAAS

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

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. Knowledge of the Achievement First Curricular and ability to interpret lesson designed 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 English/Language Arts 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.