First Grade Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Matchbook Learning, located at Wendell Phillips School 63 in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated First Grade Teacher. This position is full-time with a salary range of $51,500 - $83,000.

Our Vision

At Matchbook Learning, our vision is simple: every child is known, loved, and flourishing. We are a tuition-free public charter school serving K–8 students in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis. 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 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
• 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
• Dean of Students
• Dedicated Restorative Team
• MLL Director with dedicated…