Middle Grades ELA Teacher

Herron High School•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Each Classroom Teacher advances Herron Preparatory Academy’s mission and embodies its core values by ensuring scholars have access to quality classical education that supports academic achievement and character development. The teacher builds relationships based on trust and respect with scholars, families, and staff; leads learning by setting high academic and behavioral expectations; plans engaging lessons; evaluates effectiveness and adjusts instructional strategies based on student performance; and models the HPA Habits expected of scholars. Classroom teachers help scholars progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and meet behavioral expectations. HPA has added 8th grade to its expanding middle grades model, where scholars rotate through departmentalized classrooms. The school seeks middle grades teachers with a record of student achievement in middle school or late elementary subject areas. This position is scheduled to start at the beginning of January 2027. The contract year includes 180 instructional days and up to 10 professional development days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Indiana teacher license.
Strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and content.
Demonstrated track record of student performance in the classroom.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience.
Training or experience in classical education.
Experience teaching with the school curriculum aligned to the role.
EL certification or endorsement.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and at designated times.
Develop and maintain a learning-conducive classroom environment consistent with Herron’s Core Values and Herron Prep’s vision for student culture.
Set, support, and maintain high standards of classroom behavior together with scholars.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to differentiate instruction, meet student needs, and support college readiness measured by ILEARN proficiency.
Participate in grade-level meetings and use student data to inform instruction.
Regularly evaluate student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adjust instruction in response to student needs.
Take reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Help uphold and enforce school rules and policies.
Maintain open communication with scholars and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions designated by school and executive leadership, including the annual mandatory Symposium.
Attend evening events, including Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses.
Perform other duties as assigned.