Middle School Social Studies Teacher

MATCHBOOK LEARNING

Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School — Departmentalized Social Studies

1 Position Available | Salary Range: $51,500 - $83,000.00 | 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 seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to join our departmentalized middle school team, assigned to one grade level — either 6th, 7th, or 8th grade — determined collaboratively based on the candidate's strengths and best fit. This is a content-focused role for someone who knows social studies — or is strong enough in social studies to be coached to teach it exceptionally well.

You do not need years of classroom experience. What you do need is solid social studies content knowledge, the ability to internalize provided curriculum, and a genuine willingness to be coached on delivery. Savvas is our primary curriculum and you will be fully equipped to teach it. Our students made significant gains in social studies this last school year. You will help continue that trajectory.

• Teach social studies to one assigned middle school grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th — placement determined collaboratively based on best fit)
• Deliver instruction using Savvas social studies curriculum with 100% fidelity — all materials are provided
• Use data to inform daily and weekly instruction
• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly data cycles — always know exactly where students are and what they need next
• Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners in all social studies instruction
• Conduct student conferencing to build individual relationships and academic accountability
• Maintain a structured, high-expectation classroom environment using PBIS systems
• Actively participate in coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and professional development
• Communicate proactively with families about student progress
• Collaborate with social studies and flex teachers, instructional coaches, and school leadership to support student growth

Required:

• Bachelor's degree — a background in social studies, history, geography or a quantitative field is strongly preferred
• Strong social studies content knowledge at the middle school level
• 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 instructional feedback
• Commitment to high expectations for all students, including students with high needs

Preferred:

• Prior experience teaching or tutoring social studies at the middle or high school level
• Familiarity with IXL, or similar platforms
• Experience working with Multilingual Learners or students with learning differences
• 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…