Third Grade Teacher

Matchbook Learning•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Matchbook Learning is seeking a dedicated Third Grade teacher for Wendell Phillips School 63 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This tuition-free public charter school serves K-8 students, with a significant population of Multilingual Learners and students with diverse learning needs. The school emphasizes a supportive environment with visible administration, instructional coaching, and a dedicated restorative team. This role is critical as third grade is a pivotal year for students transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, and for taking the IREAD-3 assessment. The school has achieved its highest IREAD scores historically and seeks a teacher to maintain this momentum. Teachers will deliver instruction using provided, standards-aligned curriculum with full fidelity, and will receive weekly data-driven coaching and support to tailor instruction to student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field
Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in / willing to enroll in a state-approved transition-to-teaching program
Strong commitment to literacy development and data-driven instruction
Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and feedback
Enrolled in, or willingness to enroll in, a state-approved transition-to-teaching program if not yet fully licensed

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in grades 2–4 or upper elementary
Experience with reading intervention, phonics programs, or IREAD preparation
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver daily ELA and Math instruction using school-adopted curriculum with 100% fidelity
Prepare students intentionally for IREAD-3 through data-driven literacy instruction and targeted intervention
Use weekly/bi-weekly data cycles to identify student needs and adjust instruction in real time
Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners across all content
Conduct regular student conferencing to build relationships and support individual academic growth
Maintain a structured, positive classroom environment aligned with PBIS systems
Actively participate in coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and school-wide professional development
Communicate proactively and consistently with families
Collaborate with restorative team, MLL director, SPED staff, and school leadership
Support morning circles (launching 2026–2027) and competency-based learning structures