SY 2026-2027 Teacher Assistant (Elementary)

Gestalt Community Schools; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN seeks a patient, organized teacher assistant to support teachers and scholars across elementary, middle or high school. You will help with classroom tasks, attendance, record-keeping, and supervision to foster a safe, positive learning environment.

Requirements include at least one year working with children and a high school diploma with 48 college credits. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• At least one 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).
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Reliability, organization, punctuality, and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teachers with various assignments, including copying and attendance.
• Coordinates program activities for individual and group needs of children.
• Evaluates situations and directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Interacts with scholars to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains records and files for enrollment, sign-in/out logs, and documentation.
• Participates in staff meetings and school-wide activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Record keeping

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma + 48 college credits

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

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").

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.

• 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