Gestalt Community Schools·Memphis, Tennessee
The teacher is responsible for designing weekly lesson plans and implementing a Common Core based curriculum for 2nd grade scholars. Key duties include analyzing assessment data to create intervention plans and collaborating with special educators in a co-teaching model.
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:
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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
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.