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Matchbook Learning English and Language Arts Teacher (High School) in Indianapolis, Indiana
About Matchbook Learning
Matchbook Learning is a non-profit charter management organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We operate two schools: Matchbook Learning at Wendell Phillips School 63, serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and The Match High School and Career Center, which currently serves 9th grade students and will expand to include 9th and 10th grade students in the fall of 2025.
Our mission is to personalize learning, within a restorative community, fostering resilience and excellence while preparing students for real-world opportunities. As an innovative and inclusive organization, we are committed to ensuring that every child is known, loved, and flourishing.
We are currently seeking an ELA Teacher to join our team at The Match High School and Career Center.
Position Overview
As a Matchbook Learning ELA Teacher you will be a teacher, a project advisor and a learning facilitator. Matchbook teachers provide targeted instruction, lead discussions, coach students as they work with individualized online learning tools, and collaborate with peers to ensure high levels of student achievement. Teachers may have other duties as assigned. We believe teachers can achieve extraordinary results when their development is personalized and empowered with the aid of technology. Teachers may have other duties as assigned.
Requirements
An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
State Standard teaching certification or equivalent out-of-state certificate.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
At least two years teaching experience in an urban or low income setting.
Demonstrated record of success in the classroom (as a classroom teacher preferred, assistant and student teaching evidence considered).
Demonstrated understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
Benefits
Competitive Salary : Based on experience and qualifications.
Health Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plan : 401(k) with employer contribution.
Paid Time Off : Personal and sick days.
Professional Development : Opportunities for growth through workshops and training sessions.
Collaborative Environment : Work within a supportive, dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering academic and social growth for all students.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume to https://www.matchbooklearning.com/careers .
Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who reflect the diversity of our student population.
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