SY 2026-2027 Elementary Science Teacher (3rd Grade)

School Blueprint; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Elementary Science Teacher for 3rd grade at PCAES HH in Tennessee. The role involves planning weekly lessons, delivering standards-based science instruction, and using technology and project-based learning to engage scholars.

Applicants must hold a TN Elementary Education license with endorsement, have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and be comfortable teaching in an extended-day setting with inclusion co-teaching.

Qualifications

• Holds a current TN teaching license in Elementary Education with endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Proven track record of academic success evidenced by TVAAS and state assessments.
• Belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Proficient 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.
• Strong communication and writing skills; a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly lesson plans.
• Teach scholars a common core based curriculum.
• Integrate technology into lessons and plans.
• Motivate scholars toward achievement.
• Meet with parents regarding performance and conduct.
• Develop scholar improvement plans.
• Collaborate with special educators in co-teaching for IEP students.
• Plan with school and network teams.
• Attend weekly professional development.
• Create and review student assessments.
• Tutor students and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching license

Bachelor's degree

Inclusion classroom

Team collaboration

Technology integration

Extended day readiness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

TVAAS & assessments experience

Education

TN Elementary Education license with endorsement

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience with TVAAS/state assessments

Tools

Digital content tools

Assessment data tools

Job description

SY 2026-2027 Elementary Science Teacher (3rd Grade)TeachingScienceElementary111 - PCAES HH ·posted 2026-09-23PayPay not published by schoolThis school doesn't publish a salary scale (Gestalt Community Schools (Power Center)). Ask about payearly in the process.Gestalt Community Schools (Power Center) careers page →Location: 111 - PCAES HHJob Type: Full-timeDescriptionGestalt 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 the 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 assignedRequirements• Holds a current TN teaching license in Elementary Education with appropriate endorsement (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 writing skills required. • A team player with strong interpersonal skills.