SY 2026-2027 Elementary Science Teacher (3rd Grade)

Gestalt Community Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Gestalt Community Schools (GCS) is a system of K–12 college-preparatory charter schools in Tennessee communities. GCS supports scholar achievement through strong academics and meaningful community involvement, integrating education and community to help revitalize neighborhoods. The Elementary Science Teacher for 3rd Grade designs weekly lesson plans, develops standards-based assessments, analyzes assessment data, and creates intervention plans to address scholars’ needs. The role integrates technology and project-based learning into classroom instruction and includes teaching a Common Core-based curriculum, supporting students with IEPs through co-teaching, communicating with parents, and participating in school and network planning and professional development.

Requirements

• Hold a current Tennessee teaching license in Elementary Education with the appropriate endorsement (required).
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Believe that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Use 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.
• Have good communication and writing skills.
• Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of academic success, as evidenced by TVAAS, state assessments, and value-added data.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans.
• Teach scholars a Common Core-based curriculum.
• Integrate technology into lessons and plans.
• Motivate scholars toward achievement.
• Meet with parents regarding student performance and conduct.
• Develop scholar improvement plans.
• Work with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans.
• Plan with school and network teams.
• Attend required weekly professional development training.
• Create and review student assessments.
• Tutor students and perform other duties as assigned.
• Analyze assessment data and create intervention plans to meet scholars’ needs.
• Implement project-based learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level