SY 2025-2026 Middle School ELA Teacher (7th Grade) at Gestalt Community Schools

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Assessment Design, Data Analysis, Technology Integration, Project-Based Learning, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Co-Teaching, Student Motivation, Parent Engagement, Special Education, Professional Development, Tutoring, Inclusion Strategies

Industry

Education Administration Programs

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 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.

Responsibilities

The Middle School ELA Teacher is responsible for designing lesson plans, developing assessments, and creating intervention plans to meet the needs of scholars. They will also integrate technology into lessons and motivate students towards academic achievement.