Indiana Charter School Fellowship

About The Mind Trust The Mind Trust was founded in 2006 to address the need for more high-quality public schools in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since then, The Mind Trust has developed four nonprofit and school launch initiatives that have received over 4,000 applications from entrepreneurs across 48 states and 36 countries. Through these incubators, The Mind Trust has successfully supported the launch of 15 education nonprofit organizations and more than 50 public charter and innovation network schools in Indianapolis that will serve more than 22,000 students at scale. Learn more about the Indiana Charter School Fellowship. About The Indiana Charter School Fellowship The Indiana Charter School Fellowship is a competitive, statewide opportunity for experienced educators and school leaders who are ready to grow high-quality public charter schools across Indiana. The fellowship supports the growth of new school models, replication of existing models, or expansion of existing schools. Fellows receive tailored support to design a school that meets real community needs, delivers strong academic results, and has sustainable operational and financial systems. Through one-on-one coaching, visits to high-performing schools across the country, access to expert partners, and protected time to plan, Indiana Charter School Fellows leave the program with a clear path to launching or growing a great school. Whether you’re an established leader with a proven track record or someone with a bold new idea for what school could be, the fellowship gives you the space, structure, and support to bring that vision to life. As Indiana’s charter sector continues to grow, we’re looking for leaders who are ready to build the next generation of public schools—schools that are excellent, student-focused, and deeply connected to the communities they serve. The Indiana Charter School Fellowship Qualifications School Fellows are experienced school leaders who have a vision for an effective, sustainable public school model for Indiana students. Fellows at The Mind Trust are passionate, experienced educators who are committed to leading a school that achieves strong academic outcomes for all students. Interested applicants should be able to provide evidence of the following: School Leadership: Possesses a robust track record with 5–7+ years of proven leadership experience leading schools and teams, inspiring high performance, and fostering a results-driven culture.Instructional Knowledge: Provides compelling evidence of significantly improving academic proficiency or sustaining top performance among similar schools, using data to drive instructional excellence.Motivation: Exhibits a relentless passion and strategic vision for launching new schools or scaling existing networks. Demonstrates a readiness to engage communities, recruit staff and board members, and build collaborative local partnerships for lasting impact. Important Dates Application Deadline: January 16, 2027 Performance Task Live & Interviews: February 10, 2026 The application serves as an opportunity for the selection committee to get to know candidates as individuals and their capacity to lead complex projects with a focus on school leadership, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. This is also a candidates first opportunity to introduce the selection committee to the school model and vision they have for their new school. Guidance on use of AI in The Mind Trust’s Indiana Charter School Fellowship application process: AI can be a helpful tool, but we’re looking to deeply understand you, your perspective, and your unique experiences. Please make sure your responses reflect who you are. Submissions that read as generic or overly AI-generated will not be competitive. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, which might include but are not limited to, remaining stationary for extended periods, occasional movement throughout the department, and occasional transport of objects weighing less than twenty pounds. This position requires the ability to communicate to exchange accurate information with others. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Mind Trust is committed to equal employment principles and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. 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