Science Teacher Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Science Teacher position at Gestalt Community Schools in Memphis, TN requires a current TN teaching license in Elementary Education, a bachelor's degree, and a proven track record of academic success. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, integrating technology, motivating scholars, and collaborating with educators and parents. This role involves teaching a common core curriculum, attending professional development sessions, and working with special educators.
Job Description
Science Teacher 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 2650 Thousand Oaks Blvd # 2370, Memphis, TN 38118
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. Creating lesson plans 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 Elementary Education 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.
