Fourth Grade Teacher

MATCHBOOK LEARNING

Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Fourth Grade Teacher

1 Positions Available | Salary Range: $51,500 - $83,000 | Full-Time

Our Vision

At Matchbook Learning, our vision is simple: every child is known, loved, and flourishing. We are a tuition-free public charter school proudly rooted in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, serving K–8 students at Wendell Phillips School 63. Our students come with high needs and extraordinary potential — and our staff shows up every day to meet both.

Half of our student population are Multilingual Learners. We serve students with a wide range of learning needs and we are proud to be in this community. You will be surrounded by a visible, supportive administration, a strong instructional coaching team, a dedicated MLL director, a large restorative team, and colleagues who put kids first.

About This Role

We are seeking a passionate Fourth Grade teacher to join our elementary team. You will build the foundational academic and social-emotional skills that define a student's relationship with school — delivering 100% of your instruction using provided, standards-aligned curriculum so your energy goes into knowing your students and executing with excellence.

Our fourth grade classrooms are joyful, high-expectation environments. You will be fully supported by coaches, a visible administration, and a team of dedicated teachers who love this work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily ELA and Math instruction using school-adopted curriculum with 100% fidelity

• Use assessment data from weekly/bi-weekly data cycles to drive instruction and small-group work

• Implement SIOP-aligned instructional strategies to support Multilingual Learners

• Conduct regular student conferencing to know each child as an individual learner

• Maintain a structured, positive classroom using school-wide PBIS systems

• Actively participate in coaching cycles, feedback sessions, and professional development

• Build proactive, authentic relationships with families through consistent communication

• Collaborate with restorative team, MLL director, SPED staff, and intervention teachers

• Support morning circles (launching 2026–2027) and school-wide culture initiatives

• Maintain accurate student records and enter grades in a timely manner

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in any field

• Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in / willing to enroll in a state-approved transition-to-teaching program

• Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and feedback

• Commitment to equity, high expectations, and serving students with high needs

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with elementary-aged students

• Experience or coursework in reading instruction, english language arts or mathematics

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Professional Development & Support

Matchbook Learning invests deeply in its teachers. Our professional development is intentional, ongoing, and directly connected to what happens in classrooms every day. You will receive:

• Weekly or bi-weekly data cycles — every teacher always knows exactly where students are and what comes next

• Structured coaching and feedback from instructional coaches and a highly visible administration

• SIOP-aligned training to effectively teach and support our large Multilingual Learner population

• Robust bilingual support throughout the school — bilingual staff, resources, and systems to fully serve our Spanish-speaking students and families

• Classroom management systems, PBIS support, and positive behavior reinforcement frameworks

• Student conferencing structures — building authentic relationships with every student

• Morning circle coaching and support (K-8) launching 2026-2027

• PGP credits available for license renewal

• Full support for educators enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, a state-approved transition-to-teaching program

You will not go it alone. Our leadership and support structure includes:

• Assistant Principal of Academics & Tier 1 Instructional Systems

• Director of Student Support, School Culture & Tier 3 Behavior

• Two School Counselors

• Director of Competency-Based Learning

• Data & Assessment Coordinator

• Dedicated Restorative Team

• MLL Director with dedicated ongoing language support

• Large bilingual staff throughout the building — a genuinely welcoming environment for Spanish-speaking students and families

• Engagement & Events Coordinator

• Instructional Coaches embedded throughout the school

• Two MLL Academic Specialists providing push-in support for Multilingual Learners

• Special Education Coordinator and a large, dedicated Special Education team

• Instructional Assistant dedicated to producing and collecting materials for teachers

A Whole-Child School

All students K–8 at Matchbook Learning receive Music, Physical Education, PLTW (Project Lead The Way), and College & Career Readiness classes as part of their school day. Our students graduate eighth grade having already chosen a career pathway — entering high school with purpose, direction, and skills ready for today's workforce.

What We Offer

✓ Salary: $51,500–$83,000, based on experience and qualifications.

✓ PGP credits for license renewal

✓ 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days

✓ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM school day

✓ Health, dental & dental insurance, including a health plan option with a $0 employee premium.

✓ Thanksgiving week fully off

✓ Tuition reimbursement — up to $2,500 per semester

✓ Fall, winter, spring & summer breaks

✓ 10 PTO days (prorated if mid-year start)

✓ Robust ongoing professional development

✓ $1,500 perfect attendance bonus

✓ Transition-to-teaching program support

What We Expect

• A genuine growth mindset — you welcome coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement

• 100% curriculum fidelity — materials are provided. You internalize and execute them with excellence. You do not produce your own materials.

• Proactive, authentic family communication — you build real relationships with parents and guardians

• Reliability and attendance — your students and teammates count on you

• Commitment to knowing every student as an individual

• Enrolled in, or willingness to enroll in, a state-approved transition-to-teaching program if not yet fully licensed

Ready to Join the Matchbook Family?

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Matchbook Learning | Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all staff and students. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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