Restorative Team Member

Restorative Team Member

Student Supports & Culture

Multiple Positions Available | Starting at $25.00/Hour | ~185 Days/Year | 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 looking for a calm, firm, and caring Restorative Team Member who believes in the potential of

every child. This role is not about managing behavior through punishment - it is about building

relationships, repairing harm, and helping students develop the social-emotional skills they need to

thrive.

Our school serves students ages 5 to 14 (K-8). You will work closely with students at all grade levels, partnering with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to create a safe, structured, and restorative school culture. If you believe in the dignity of every child and know how to hold boundaries with warmth, this role is for you.

You will join a restorative team of five, which includes two Assistant Deans. The team is directly supported by the Director of Student Supports & Culture and the Head of School. You will not be working alone - you will be part of a coordinated, mission-aligned team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

* Build authentic, trusting relationships with students across all grade levels (K-8)

* Respond to behavioral incidents with a restorative, relationship-first approach - de-escalate calmly and consistently

* Facilitate restorative conversations, check-ins, and re-entry meetings with students and staff

* Support students in the restorative room with structured, intentional programming - not a punitive waiting area

* Partner with teachers to identify students in need of proactive support before behaviors escalate

* Collaborate with school counselors, the Director of Student Supports, and administration on individual student plans

* Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, interventions, and student contacts

* Participate in morning circles (launching ) and school-wide culture initiatives

* Communicate proactively with families in a warm, professional manner

* Model calm, regulated adult behavior - especially in moments of high student dysregulation

* Support PBIS systems and school-wide positive behavior reinforcement frameworks

Qualifications

Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent (associate's or bachelor's degree preferred)

* Experience working with children or youth - ages 5-14 strongly preferred

* Demonstrated ability to remain calm, firm, and fair under pressure

* Genuine belief in the restorative approach: relationships before consequences

* Strong communication skills with students, families, and colleagues

Preferred:

* Experience in foster care, juvenile services, residential facilities, youth mentorship, or school settings

* Familiarity with trauma-informed care, PBIS, or restorative practices

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus

* Experience working in urban schools or with high-need student populations

What We're Looking For

The best restorative team members we know share a few things in common:

* They are not angry disciplinarians - they are steady, regulated adults who kids trust

* They know how to set a firm limit and still make a child feel seen

* They ask "what happened?" before "what did you do wrong?"

* They understand child and adolescent development - and meet students where they are

* They build relationships before crises happen, not just during them

* They show up consistently, because consistency is what our students need most

Professional Development & Support

Matchbook Learning invests in every person on our team. As a Restorative Team Member, you will receive:

* Onboarding and ongoing training in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and PBIS

* Regular check-ins and coaching from the Director of Student Supports &Culture

* Collaboration with two Assistant Deans and a dedicated restorative team of five

* Morning circle coaching and support (K-8) launching

* Full access to our bilingual staff and MLL support systems

You will not go it alone.

Our full support structure includes:

* Director of Student Supports & Culture

* Head of School

* Two Assistant Deans

* Two School Counselors

* MLL Director and two MLL Academic Specialists

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

* Instructional Coaches embedded throughout the school

* Large bilingual staff throughout the building - a genuinely welcoming…