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MATCHBOOK 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
Qualifications
Required:
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:
You will not go it alone.
Our leadership and support structure includes:
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
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 feedback
- 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 teachers
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.