SY 2025-2026 Elective Teacher (3rd - 5th grade)

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").

• This position serves students in Grades 3 through 5, delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate instruction in an elective subject area such as [art, music, STEM, physical education, or other]. 

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

• 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.
• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction in an elective subject to students in Grades 3–5
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth
• Collaborate with grade-level and specialty teachers to support interdisciplinary learning where appropriate
• Assess student progress and provide regular feedback to students and families
• Maintain classroom management in line with school policies
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development as required
• The ideal candidate will foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning while supporting the school’s mission and values.