SY2026-27 Elementary Enrichment Teacher

Position Overview

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

Qualifications

• 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