First Grade Teacher

MATCHBOOK LEARNING Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana First 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 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. | | 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 early literacy, phonics, or reading instruction - 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…