1st Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

MATCHBOOK LEARNING

Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

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

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.

We are hiring two passionate First Grade teachers 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 first 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.

• 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

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 early literacy, phonics, or reading instruction
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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

Our leadership and support structure includes:

• Assistant Principal of Academics & Tier 1 Instructional Systems
• Assistant Principal of Student Supports & Tier 3 Behavior
• Two School Counselors
• Director of Competency-Based Learning
• Data & Assessment Coordinator
• Dean of Students
• 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

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

✓ $51,500 starting salary (bachelor's degree) for first year teachers

✓ 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 insurance

✓ 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

• 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

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply: -our-team

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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