SY 2026-2027 Teacher Assistant (Elementary)

POWER CENTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the 2023-2024 school year to support classroom teachers across elementary, middle or high school levels in Memphis, TN. You will assist with daily tasks, coordinate activities, check attendance, and help maintain accurate records, ensuring a safe, positive learning environment and alignment with Gestalt’s mission to empower youth.

A background check is required; candidates should be reliable, organized, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• At least one year experience working with and/or managing children
• High school diploma; 48 college credit hours required
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Passion for Gestalt's mission and youth development
• Reliable, organized and punctual
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word
• Ability to articulate requirements and provide resources to meet objectives
• Professional conduct and role-model behavior
• Strong character, patience, and creative problem-solving
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with copying, attendance, and other admin tasks.
• Coordinates program activities (games, art, music, homework) for individual and group needs.
• Evaluates situations for appropriate action and directs to staff as needed.
• Interacts with scholars to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Maintains enrollment, sign-in/out logs, invoices and receipts.
• Participates in staff meetings to share information and develop skills.
• Maintains a safe environment for children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma; 48 college credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: 111 - PCAES HH

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 Schools is seeking teacher assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. Teacher assistants will be assigned to elementary, middle or high school levels.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teachers with various assignments, including copying, observation, checking attendance, and other administrative functions.
• Coordinates program activities (e.g. games, art, music, homework, etc.) for the purpose of addressing the individual and/or group needs of children.
• Evaluates situations (e.g. disciplinary problems, hazardous conditions, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Interacts with scholars in various activities (e.g. snack time, homework, etc.) for the purpose of providing for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains various records and files (e.g. enrollment, daily sign-in/out log, invoices, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, meeting operational requirements and ensuring accurate documentation as required.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. staff meetings, etc.) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skill/knowledge.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience working with and/or managing children or programs involving children
• Minimum high school diploma; with a minimum of 48 college credit hours (Required)
• Have the ability to maintain accurate records
• Passion for Gestalt's mission and youth development
• Reliable, organized and punctual
• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and school partners
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over, the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand, and profiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Must be able to clearly articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources to successfully deliver on objectives
• Responsible and professional conduct that serves as a role model to staff and youth
• Exhibits strong character traits and exercises patience and creativity while seeking win-win scenarios
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to pass a background check investigation