MATCHBOOK LEARNING
Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

Third Grade Teacher
1 Position Available | Starting Salary: $51,500 | 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 dedicated Third Grade teacher who understands the critical nature of this grade level — the year students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, and the year Indiana students take IREAD-3. Matchbook Learning has seen its highest IREAD scores in school history and we need a teacher ready to continue that momentum.

You will deliver instruction using provided, standards-aligned curriculum with full fidelity — no need to create your own materials. You will be coached, supported, and equipped with data every week or two so you always know exactly where your students are and what they need next.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily ELA and Math instruction using school-adopted curriculum with 100% fidelity

• Prepare students intentionally for IREAD-3 through data-driven literacy instruction and targeted intervention

• Use weekly/bi-weekly data cycles to identify student needs and adjust instruction in real time

• Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners across all content

• Conduct regular student conferencing to build relationships and support individual academic growth

• Maintain a structured, positive classroom environment aligned with PBIS systems

• Actively participate in coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and school-wide professional development

• Communicate proactively and consistently with families

• Collaborate with restorative team, MLL director, SPED staff, and school leadership

• •Support morning circles (launching 2026–2027) and competency-based learning structures

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

• Strong commitment to literacy development and data-driven instruction

• Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and feedback

Preferred:

• Prior experience in grades 2–4 or upper elementary

• Experience with reading intervention, phonics programs, or IREAD preparation

• 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

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 genuinely welcoming environment for Spanish-speaking students and families

• Engagement & Events Coordinator

• Instructional Coaches embedded throughout the school

• Two MLL Academic Specialists providing push-in support for Multilingual Learners

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

• Instructional Assistant dedicated to producing and collecting materials for teachers

A Whole-Child School
All students K–8 at Matchbook Learning receive Music, Physical Education, PLTW (Project Lead The Way), and College & Career Readiness classes as part of their school day. Our students graduate eighth grade having already chosen a career pathway — entering high school with purpose, direction, and skills ready for today's workforce.

What We Offer
✓ $51,500 starting salary (bachelor's degree) for first year teachers                          
✓ PGP credits for license renewal
✓ 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days.       
✓ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM school day
✓ Health & dental insurance                                                     
✓ Thanksgiving week fully off
✓ Tuition reimbursement — up to $2,500 per semester.           
✓ Fall, winter, spring & summer breaks
✓ 10 PTO days (prorated if mid-year start)                               
✓ Robust ongoing professional development
✓ $1,500 perfect attendance bonus                                           
​​​​​​​✓ Transition-to-teaching program support

What We Expect
• A genuine growth mindset — you welcome coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement
• 100% curriculum fidelity — materials are provided. You internalize and execute them with excellence. You do not produce       your own materials.
• Proactive, authentic family communication — you build real relationships with parents and guardians
• Reliability and attendance — your students and teammates count on you
• Commitment to knowing every student as an individual
• Enrolled in, or willingness to enroll in, a state-approved transition-to-teaching program if not yet fully licensed

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the Matchbook Learning careers page:

Matchbook Learning Careers

Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all staff and students. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.