Middle School Flex Teacher
17 days ago
Indianapolis
Job DescriptionMATCHBOOK LEARNING Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana Middle School Flex Teacher 4 Positions Available — Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 (one per grade) | Salary: $51,500 - $83,000 | 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 hiring four Middle School Flex Teachers — one at each grade level from 5th through 8th grade. This is a unique, high-impact role for educators who thrive on using data, reinforcing skills, and meeting students exactly where they are. In the flex room, you will reinforce ELA writing skills using school-provided rubrics and materials, and math skills using Envision Math, Practice Buddy, and MathXL. Student data from these platforms is turned around quickly — your role is to target what the data tells you, track skill progression, and close gaps in real time. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in science, social studies, ELA, or math who are willing and excited to step outside their primary content area. We will coach you completely. All materials are provided — you simply internalize them and execute with excellence. Key Responsibilities • Deliver ELA writing skill reinforcement using school-provided rubrics, writing frameworks, and materials — 100% curriculum fidelity, • Deliver math skill reinforcement using Envision Math, Practice Buddy, and MathXL platforms, • Analyze platform data regularly to identify which skills need targeting and reinforcement, • Track student skill progression in both ELA and math and communicate results to grade-level teachers, • Participate in weekly/bi-weekly data meetings to align flex instruction with core classroom priorities, • Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners during all flex instruction, • Maintain a structured, positive environment using PBIS and restorative practices, • Participate in coaching cycles, professional development, and instructional feedback sessions, • Build relationships with students through conferencing and consistent daily presence, • Communicate with families and contribute to school-wide culture and competency structures Qualifications Required: • Bachelor's degree in any field — science, social studies, math, and ELA backgrounds all strongly welcome, • Willingness to teach outside your primary content area — full coaching and support are provided, • Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in / willing to enroll in a state-approved transition-to- teaching program, • Comfort with data and technology platforms (training provided), • Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and feedbackPreferred:, • Experience working with middle school-aged students, • Familiarity with Envision Math, MathXL, Practice Buddy, or similar platforms, • Experience in writing instruction, content-area literacy, or intervention, • 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 teachersA 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: www.matchbooklearning.com/join-our-team 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. Powered by JazzHR qMvgEdYQf8