Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Matchbook Learning is a tuition-free public charter school 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 half of our student population are Multilingual Learners. We are committed to knowing, loving, and helping every child flourish.
About the Role
We are seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to join our departmentalized middle school team, assigned to one grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th) based on candidate strengths and best fit. This is a content-focused role for someone with solid social studies knowledge or the ability to be coached to teach it exceptionally well. You will deliver instruction using the Savvas curriculum with full support and materials provided.
Responsibilities
- Teach social studies to one assigned middle school grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th — placement determined collaboratively)
- Deliver instruction using Savvas social studies curriculum with 100% fidelity (all materials provided)
- Use data to inform daily and weekly instruction
- Participate in weekly/bi-weekly data cycles to track student progress and needs
- Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners in all social studies instruction
- Conduct student conferencing to build individual relationships and academic accountability
- Maintain a structured, high-expectation classroom environment using PBIS systems
- Actively participate in coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and professional development
- Communicate proactively with families about student progress
- Collaborate with social studies and flex teachers, instructional coaches, and school leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (background in social studies, history, geography, or a quantitative field strongly preferred)
- Strong social studies content knowledge at the middle school level
- Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in/willing to enroll in a state-approved transition-to-teaching program
- Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and instructional feedback
- Commitment to high expectations for all students, including those with high needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience teaching or tutoring social studies at the middle or high school level
- Familiarity with IXL or similar platforms
- Experience working with Multilingual Learners or students with learning differences
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Professional Development & Support
Matchbook Learning invests deeply in its teachers with intentional, ongoing professional development connected to classroom practice. Support includes:
- Weekly or bi-weekly data cycles to track student progress
- Structured coaching and feedback from instructional coaches and administration
- SIOP-aligned training to support Multilingual Learners
- Robust bilingual support (staff, resources, and systems for Spanish-speaking students and families)
- Classroom management systems and PBIS support
- Student conferencing structures to build authentic relationships
- PGP credits available for license renewal
- Full support for educators in transition-to-teaching programs
Leadership and support roles include: Assistant Principals, School Counselors, Director of Competency-Based Learning, Data & Assessment Coordinator, Dean of Students, Restorative Team, MLL Director, Instructional Coaches, MLL Academic Specialists, Special Education Coordinator, and an Instructional Assistant for materials production.
Benefits
- Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000 (starting salary for new teachers: $51,500)
- 5% 401(k) match (dollar-for-dollar, vested at 90 days)
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (including a $0 employee premium health plan option)
- Thanksgiving week fully off
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester)
- Fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks
- 10 PTO days (prorated for mid-year starts)
- $1,500 perfect attendance bonus
Schedule
- Full-time position
- School day: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Expectations
- Genuine growth mindset with openness to coaching and continuous improvement
- 100% curriculum fidelity (materials provided; no need to create your own)
- Proactive, authentic family communication
- Reliability and consistent attendance
- Commitment to knowing every student as an individual
- Willingness to enroll in a state-approved transition-to-teaching program if not yet licensed