SY 2026-2027 Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade | Math)

Gestalt Community Schools; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN is seeking an Elementary Education teacher licensed in TN. You will design weekly lesson plans, deliver a standards-based curriculum, and integrate technology into instruction to support student growth.

The ideal candidate holds a TN license with endorsement 120, has a bachelor’s degree or higher, and can collaborate with parents and special educators to support scholars.

Qualifications

• Requires valid TN teaching license for Elementary Education (endorsement 120).
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience with TVAAS/state assessments is a plus.
• Proficient in using digital content, technology integration and project-based learning.

Responsabilités

• Create lesson plans aligned to standards.
• Teach 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.
• Co-teach with special educators for students with IEPs.
• Plan with school and network teams.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions.
• Create and review student assessments.
• Tutor students and perform other duties as assigned.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher

TN teaching license - Elementary Education (endorsement 120)

Description du poste

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"). GCS 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

• Creating lesson plans
• Teaching scholars a common core-based curriculum
• Integrating technology into lessons and plans
• Motivating scholars toward achievement
• Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct
• Developing scholar improvement plans
• Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans
• Work planning with school and network teams
• Attending weekly required professional development training
• Create and review student assessments
• Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Holds a current TN teaching license in Elementary Education with appropriate endorsement code 120 (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