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 Art Teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our scholars' needs. In addition, GCS Art teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project-based learning.

Creating lesson plans

Teaching scholars a common core-based curriculum

Integrating technology into lessons and plans

Motivating scholars toward achievement

Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct

Developing scholarly improvement plans

Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans

Work planning with school and network teams

Attending weekly required professional development training

Create and review student assessments

Requirements

• Hold a current TN teaching license in Art Education in an appropriate endorsement area (Required)
• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Has a proven track record of academic success as evident in TN Ready, state assessments, and value add data.
• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly efficient manner.
• Secured undergraduate and/or graduate majors aligned to subject area certification.
• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Has the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn the Mac platform preferred.
• Offers proven track record in the implementation of blended learning.
• Good communication and written English skills required.
• A team player with strong inter-personal skills.