SY 2026-2027 Elementary Art Teacher (K - 2nd grade) at Gestalt Community Schools

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Standards-Based Assessments, Data Analysis, Intervention Plans, Technology Integration, Project-Based Learning, Curriculum Development, Parent Communication, IEP Collaboration, Professional Development, Co-Teaching, Digital Content, Blended Learning, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Team Player

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 Art Teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our scholars' needs. In addition, GCS Art teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project-based learning. 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 scholarly 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 Requirements Hold a current TN teaching license in Art Education in an appropriate endorsement area ( Required) Have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Has a proven track record of academic success as evident in TN Ready, state assessments, and value add data. Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels. Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly efficient manner. Secured undergraduate and/or graduate majors aligned to subject area certification. Have the ability to work in an extended day environment. Has the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher. Working knowledge of or ability to learn the Mac platform preferred. Offers proven track record in the implementation of blended learning. Good communication and written English skills required. A team player with strong inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

Art Teachers are responsible for designing weekly lesson plans based on a common core curriculum, developing standards-based assessments, analyzing data, and creating intervention plans to meet student needs. They must also integrate technology effectively, implement project-based learning, and collaborate with special educators in a co-teaching model.