Elementary School Teacher Jobs in Indiana

Company Description

ORGANIZATION

KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

VISION

At KIPP Indy Unite Elementary, we aim to be the school of choice in Indianapolis by developing confident, capable young scholars. Every student brings unique gifts—talent, curiosity, and creativity—and we are dedicated to helping them recognize and nurture these strengths. Our focus is on building a strong academic foundation while instilling key values like perseverance, teamwork, and respect. Through rigorous instruction and character development, we prepare our students to succeed in school and life. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their background or challenges.

Excellence in teaching is central to our mission. We invest in continuous professional growth to ensure our educators deliver the best possible instruction. As a community, we hold one another to high standards, knowing that success is built on collaboration, hard work, and resilience. At KIPP Indy Unite, we are laying the groundwork for lifelong success, empowering our students to excel and positively impact the world around them.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is seeking an enrichment teacher to provide high-quality instruction for grades K-5.

Teachers at KIPP Indy Unite Elementary are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their classroom that produces strong results and student understanding. Teachers will use data to inform their instruction and do whatever it takes for all students to learn. Teachers at KIPP Indy Unite are committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens, will work to make their classrooms safe, joyful environments, and build relationships with their students to ensure every student can be successful.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create lesson plans in specific subject areas for the grade K-5 and lead instruction for students in your class.
- Use a variety of engaging, age-appropriate instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, ensuring every child is actively involved in their learning.
- Regularly assess student performance and leverage data to inform instructional decisions, providing targeted support and interventions to promote academic progress.
- Maintain high expectations for all students, regardless of age or ability, and implement age-appropriate interventions that foster growth in both academic and social-emotional areas.
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Build strong relationships with students and families, maintaining open communication to support student success and strengthen the school community.
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and ensure cohesive instructional planning.
- Implement classroom management strategies that promote a respectful, responsible, and supportive classroom culture.
- Provide individualized support for students who need additional academic or behavioral assistance, ensuring that all learners can meet their full potential.
- Participate in school-wide events and family engagement activities to build a strong, supportive community.

COMPETENCIES

- Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
- Exhibit KIPP Indy Unite Elementary values of joy, teamwork, love, and grit
- Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
- Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and shows initiative in seeking ways to always improve
- Develops strong relationships
- Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
- Plans carefully to meet both short- and long-term goals and holds themselves accountable for meeting goals
- Uses data to solve problems

QUALIFICATIONS

- Valid Indiana teaching license or in the process of applying for reciprocity with a valid out-of-state license (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field (required).
- Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred).
- Proven record of fostering academic success in diverse, underserved communities (preferred).
- Experience in using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes (preferred).
- Unwavering commitment to KIPP Indy’s mission and vision (required).
- Pass a criminal background check, as required by law (required).
- Possess a strong knowledge of content area (preferred).

Additional Information

Licensed teacher starting at $50,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

Benefits Include:
- Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave
- Two PPO Health Plan Options
- Vision
- Dental
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness
- FSA
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Licensure & Tuition Assistance
- 403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover
- End of the year Merit Increase
- Annual Wellness Screenings

KIPP Indy Unite is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.