SY2026-27 Elementary Enrichment Teacher

Position Overview

Position Responsibilities

Qualifications

Additional Information

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the Role

KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is seeking an enrichment teacher to provide high-quality instruction for grades K-5.

Position Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans in specific subject areas for the grade K-5 and lead instruction for students in your class.
• Use a variety of engaging, age-appropriate instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, ensuring every child is actively involved in their learning.
• Regularly assess student performance and leverage data to inform instructional decisions, providing targeted support and interventions to promote academic progress.
• Maintain high expectations for all students, regardless of age or ability, and implement age-appropriate interventions that foster growth in both academic and social-emotional areas.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, curiosity, and a love of learning.
• Build strong relationships with students and families, maintaining open communication to support student success and strengthen the school community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and ensure cohesive instructional planning.
• Implement classroom management strategies that promote a respectful, responsible, and supportive classroom culture.
• Provide individualized support for students who need additional academic or behavioral assistance, ensuring that all learners can meet their full potential.
• Participate in school-wide events and family engagement activities to build a strong, supportive community

Qualifications

• Believes deeply that all students can learn and deserve a high-quality education
• Exhibit KIPP Indy Unite Elementary values of joy, teamwork, love, and grit
• Perseveres through challenges and is adaptable to change
• Understands their own strengths and weaknesses and shows initiative in seeking ways to always improve
• Develops strong relationships
• Communicates across lines of differences and proactively creates inclusive environments
• Plans carefully to meet both short- and long-term goals and holds themselves accountable for meeting goals
• Uses data to solve problems
• Valid Indiana teaching license or in the process of applying for reciprocity with a valid out-of-state license (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Proven record of fostering academic success in diverse, underserved communities (preferred)
• Experience in using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes (preferred)
• Unwavering commitment to KIPP Indy’s mission and vision (required)
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law (required)
• Possess a strong knowledge of content area (Preferred)

Additional Information

• Licensed teacher starting at $50,000
• Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.
• Benefits Include:
• Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave
• Two PPO Health Plan Options
• Vision Dental
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness FSA
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Licensure & Tuition Assistance
• 403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover
• End of the year Merit Increase
• Annual Wellness Screenings

Equal Opportunity Employer

• KIPP Indy Unite is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.