Financial Literacy Elective

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:

• Knowledge of the Achievement First Curricular and ability to interpret lesson designed
• Teaching scholars a common core based curriculum
• Integrating technology into lessons and plans
• Motivating scholars towards achievement
• Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct
• Developing scholar 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
• Tutoring students/other duties as assigned

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking a dedicated and dynamic
Financial Literacy Teacher
to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to make informed financial decisions and achieve long-term economic success. The Financial Literacy Teacher will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students to navigate personal finance topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and entrepreneurship while fostering critical thinking and real-world application.

The ideal candidate is passionate about financial education, committed to equity and student success, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven school community.

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging financial literacy instruction aligned to state standards and Gestalt Community Schools’ academic framework
• Teach core financial concepts, including budgeting, banking, credit, debt management, investing, insurance, taxes, and financial goal-setting
• Integrate real-world scenarios, project-based learning, and technology to enhance student understanding and engagement
• Use data-driven instructional strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Create a classroom environment that is inclusive, supportive, and promotes financial responsibility and lifelong learning
• Collaborate with school leadership, instructional coaches, and colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional practices
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and school staff regarding academic progress and expectations
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement, attendance, and assessments
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives
• Uphold Gestalt Community Schools’ mission, values, and commitment to student excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Valid state teaching license or eligibility for licensure (as applicable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal finance and financial literacy concepts
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills