SY 2026-2027 Kindergarten Teacher

SY 2026-2027

Kindergarten Teacher Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications IEP Student performance assessment strategies Learning technology Teaching Certification Tutorial sessions Student performance data analysis Elementary Education Teaching Certification Mid-level Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Working with students with special education needs Lesson planning Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Communication skills K-12 education instructional development

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. Creating lesson plans 2. Teaching scholars a common core-based curriculum 3. Integrating technology into lessons and plans 4. Motivating scholars toward 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 120 (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.