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Gestalt Community Schools

SY 2026-2027 Elementary School ELA Teacher (2nd Grade)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/16/2026

Location: Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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What they do

An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$61,295 / year median in Tennessee

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

SY 2026-2027

Elementary School ELA Teacher (2nd Grade) Gestalt Community Schools - 3.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification English Language Arts Teacher Certification Working with students with special education needs Teaching English language arts Collaborative teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full 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 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.