SY2026-27 High School College & Career Readiness and Personal finance Teacher

KIPP•Indianapolis, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Indy is seeking a passionate and engaging high school teacher to lead courses in College & Career Readiness and Personal Finance. This role is responsible for delivering rigorous, real-world instruction that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate postsecondary pathways and make informed financial decisions. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to preparing students for life beyond high school by building competencies in goal setting, college and career exploration, financial literacy, and long-term planning. This teacher will foster independence, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making while supporting students in developing clear, actionable plans for their futures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; valid teaching license (or ability to obtain)
Demonstrated experience teaching or working with high school students
Strong content knowledge or training in financial literacy, business, economics, or career readiness
Ability to design and deliver standards-aligned instruction and assess student learning
Strong communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
Ability to build relationships and engage students from diverse backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching personal finance, business, or college/career readiness coursework
Experience supporting postsecondary planning, career exploration, or workforce readiness
Background in financial literacy training, business, or real-world financial application
Experience using data to drive instruction and improve student outcomes
Familiarity with college and career readiness frameworks, financial aid, or postsecondary pathways

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction in College & Career Readiness and Personal Finance that prepares students for success beyond high school
Design and execute well-structured lesson plans that include clear objectives, checks for understanding, and aligned assessments
Teach and reinforce financial literacy as a critical life skill, including budgeting, credit, saving, investing, debt management, student loans, and long-term financial planning
Create a classroom environment that emphasizes real-world application, helping students connect financial and postsecondary concepts to their lived experiences and future goals
Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage all learners, including discussion, project-based learning, and application-based tasks
Implement frequent formative and summative assessments to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction accordingly
Analyze student data to drive instructional decisions and ensure all students are progressing toward mastery
Establish and maintain strong classroom culture that reflects high expectations, consistency, and a belief in all students’ ability to succeed
Provide targeted support and differentiation to meet the needs of all learners, including students with diverse academic and learning needs
Continuously reflect on and improve instructional practice through feedback, coaching, and professional development
Communicate with families regarding student progress as needed
Align classroom instruction to the postsecondary readiness goals and systems established by the KIPP Forward team
Reinforce key milestones such as college awareness, career exploration, and financial literacy within daily instruction
Collaborate with KIPP Forward staff to ensure consistency in messaging, expectations, and student supports
Support students in building the knowledge and skills needed to engage meaningfully in KIPP Forward programming