Job Description
MATCHBOOK LEARNING
Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana
K–3 Instructional Coach
Academic Coaching | Grades K–3 | Full-Time, Salaried
1 Position Available | Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience & Licensure
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. Our coaches are at the center of making great instruction happen — you will work alongside a visible, supportive leadership team, a strong network of teachers who want to grow, and a school community that is deeply invested in doing right by every child.
About This Role
We are looking for a K–3 Instructional Coach who understands what great early literacy and math instruction looks like — and who has the skills, urgency, and professionalism to help teachers get there. This is not a compliance role. This is a coaching role: you observe, model, give clear action steps, follow up, and celebrate growth.
You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with K–3 classroom teachers every single day. You will bring data to every conversation. You will communicate a clear sense of urgency around Indiana's K–3 reading milestones — especially IREAD-3 — because you understand what is at stake if students don't get there.
You will be supervised by a Lead Coach and work as part of a collaborative coaching team committed to continuous improvement at every level.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular, structured classroom observations with clear coaching look-fors aligned to Tier 1 instructional expectations
- Deliver direct, actionable, and growth-oriented feedback to K–3 teachers following every observation
- Model lessons and co-teach alongside teachers when needed to demonstrate high-quality early literacy and math instruction
- Lead data meetings using NWEA, IREAD, and formative assessment results to drive instruction and identify students needing intervention
- Track teacher growth and student outcome data over time — and use that data to adjust coaching priorities
- Communicate a clear and consistent sense of urgency around Indiana K–3 reading milestones, including IREAD-3 expectations and consequences
- Administer, interpret, and use Core Phonics Screener data to identify phonics gaps and inform intervention groupings
- Administer, interpret, and use Acadience Reading (DIBELS) benchmark and progress monitoring data to track student literacy growth
- Support implementation of reading intervention programs (e.g., UFLI, SIOP-aligned strategies) with fidelity
- Collaborate with the Lead Coach, AP of Academics, and school leadership on school-wide instructional priorities
- Facilitate professional development sessions and coaching cycles that are practical, relevant, and directly connected to classroom practice
- Build trusting, professional relationships with teachers — modeling the same growth mindset you expect from them
- Maintain detailed coaching logs, observation records, and data tracking to support accountability and reflection
- Support summer preparation and planning tasks as needed while working remotely; must be available and responsive during summer months
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- Valid Indiana teaching license
- Indiana Reading Endorsement — required, non-negotiable
- Minimum 3 years of successful K–3 classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or lead adult learners
- Deep knowledge of Indiana K–3 reading milestones, IREAD-3 standards, and early literacy best practices
- Comfort with data analysis — you can read a data report, explain what it means, and turn it into next steps
- High level of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability — you model what you expect
- Strong communication skills — clear, direct, warm, and solution-focused
- Experience administering and interpreting the Core Phonics Screener — required
- Experience administering and interpreting Acadience Reading (DIBELS) — required
Preferred:
- Experience in an instructional coaching, literacy specialist, or curriculum leadership role
- Familiarity with SIOP, UFLI, or other research-based reading frameworks
- Experience working in a high-need, urban school community
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Professional Development & Support
At Matchbook Learning, coaches are invested in just as deeply as the teachers they serve. You will work within a professional structure that supports your growth and gives you the tools to do this work with confidence and impact.
- Supervised by and in regular collaboration with the Lead Coach — you will have a thought partner and support system
- Access to school-wide data systems and real-time student progress monitoring
- Participation in school-wide professional learning and leadership team meetings
- SIOP-aligned frameworks and coaching tools provided — you are not building from scratch
- Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning in instructional leadership
- PGP credits available for license renewal
You Will Not Go It Alone.
Our full leadership and support structure includes:
- Lead Coach — your direct supervisor and professional collaborator
- 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 and Dedicated Restorative Team
- MLL Director with dedicated ongoing language support
- Large bilingual staff throughout the building
- Two MLL Academic Specialists providing push-in support
- 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. As a coach, you are helping build the foundation that makes all of that possible.
What We Offer
✓ Competitive salary based on experience & licensure
✓ Tuition reimbursement — up to $2,500 per semester
✓ PGP credits for license renewal
✓ Fall break, winter break (2 weeks), spring break & summer
✓ 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days
✓ 10 PTO days (prorated if mid-year start)
✓ July 4th week off (before, during, or after)
✓ Health & dental insurance
✓ $1,500 perfect attendance bonus
✓ Thanksgiving week fully off
✓ Remote/flexible summer schedule with on-call availability
Summer Schedule
Coaches work remotely for most of the summer with on-call availability. You will be expected to complete planning tasks, review data, and prepare for the upcoming school year. This is a professional role — responsiveness and follow-through matter even in summer months.
What We Expect
- An Indiana Reading Endorsement — this is required, not preferred
- Genuine comfort working with adults — you know how to build trust, give hard feedback, and celebrate growth
- Clear, direct, actionable coaching — teachers leave every conversation knowing exactly what to work on next
- A deep sense of urgency around K–3 reading milestones — you understand what IREAD-3 means for a student's future and communicate that clearly
- Professionalism and punctuality — you are present, prepared, and consistent every single day
- Love of data — you use numbers to tell a story, drive decisions, and hold yourself accountable
- A growth mindset — you coach it in others because you live it yourself
- Reliability — teachers, administrators, and students count on you to follow through