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KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -college, career, and beyond- so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.\nVISION\nThe vision at KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is that we will be the middle school of choice in Indianapolis by preparing our students to become exceptional leaders who make a positive impact in the world. Every student walks through the doors of school bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Indy College Prep Middle School, we support every student to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. To do this, we go above and beyond to prepare our students for success in college and life through maintaining rigorous academic expectations and by placing an intense focus on character education and growth. We intentionally foster a culture where teaching excellence is deeply valued, investing a tremendous amount of time and resources to cultivate continuous instructional improvement. The KIPP Indy community holds one another to high standards, cognizant that success and happiness can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through team work, grit and focused dedication.\n POSITION OVERVIEW\nKIPP Indy is seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary School Teacher who is committed to providing an engaging, student-centered learning environment where all students, regardless of age or background, can succeed. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of foundational literacy, hold high expectations for every student, and use age-appropriate interventions to meet diverse learning needs while fostering academic growth and social development.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nPlan and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned lessons in core subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, with a strong focus on foundational literacy skills.\nUse 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.\nRegularly assess student performance and leverage data to inform instructional decisions, providing targeted support and interventions to promote academic progress.\nMaintain 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.\nCreate a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, curiosity, and a love of learning.\nBuild strong relationships with students and families, maintaining open communication to support student success and strengthen the school community.\nCollaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, share best practices, and ensure cohesive instructional planning.\nImplement classroom management strategies that promote a respectful, responsible, and supportive classroom culture.\nProvide individualized support for students who need additional academic or behavioral assistance, ensuring that all learners can meet their full potential.\nParticipate in school-wide events and family engagement activities to build a strong, supportive community.\nActively work with academic coaches to continuously improve instructional practices, embrace feedback, and implement strategies for professional growth.\nTake ownership of your professional development by seeking out learning opportunities and reflecting on your teaching practices.\nCOMPETENCIES\nHigh expectations for student achievement, regardless of age or background.\nCulturally sensitive and able to create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.\nStrong collaboration and communication skills, especially in building relationships with families and colleagues.\nEXPECTATIONS\nParticipate in professional development, including summer onboarding and ongoing workshops.\nCollaborate with grade-level teams and instructional coaches to improve teaching practices.\nRegularly track and analyze student data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions.\nMeet all expectations outlined in the KIPP Employee Handbook.\nPass a criminal background check as required by law.\n Valid Indiana teaching license, applying for reciprocity with a valid out-of-state license, or on a pathway to licensure (required).\nBachelor’s degree in elementary education or a related field (preferred) .\nMinimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred).\nStrong understanding of foundational literacy and child development (required).\nProven record of fostering academic success in diverse, underserved communities (preferred).\nExperience in using data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes (preferred).\nUnwavering commitment to KIPP Indy’s mission and vision (required).\nPass a criminal background check, as required by law (required).\n Licensed teacher starting at $50,000\nSalary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.\nBenefits Include:\nUp to 12-weeks paid parenting leave \nTwo PPO Health Plan Options \nVision \nDental \nAccident Insurance \nCritical Illness \nFSA \nHSA \nLife Insurance \nShort & Long-Term Disability \nLicensure & Tuition Assistance \n403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10% \nEmployee Assistance Program \nExtended Employee Assistance Program \nPaid Time Off with unlimited rollover \nEnd of the year Merit Increase \nAnnual Wellness Screenings \nKIPP Indy Unite Elementary 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6692,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Secondary Education","Primary Education","Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-26T17:40:10Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-26T22:45:15Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-27T03:11:32Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-27T11:59:36Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-29T13:05:21Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-01T06:10:25Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":50000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/kipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/kipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-02T00:00:31Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":12,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-03T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":678132},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=678132"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fkipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fkipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fkipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/kipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fkipp-immediate-elementary-teacher-3"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3283650}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"kipp.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3283650},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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