Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Matchbook Learning, a tuition-free public charter school in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher. This role is for a 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.

At Matchbook Learning, our vision is simple: every child is known, loved, and flourishing. We serve K–8 students at Wendell Phillips School 63, with half of our student population being Multilingual Learners. Our staff is dedicated to meeting the high needs and extraordinary potential of our students.

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

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
• 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…