K-3 Instructional Coach

Matchbook Learning•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$65,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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