1st grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage)

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis seeks a 1st grade teacher to cover maternity leave at Allisonville Elementary. Position is full-time, starting approx Jan 11, 2027, with daily rate of $286.49. Licensure required by Indiana Department of Education.

Candidates must hold an Elementary Education license or Substitute Permit, and be documented for licensure in Indiana; duties include daily lesson planning and classroom instruction aligned to curriculum.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Department of Education license in Elementary Education or Substitute Permit.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of students using curriculum and instructional materials.
• Develop daily lesson plans to cover curricular content on schedule.

Skills

Lesson planning

Education

Indiana elementary licensure

Job description

1st grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage) JobID: 4793

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Grades 1-5
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
• Location:
  Allisonville Elementary School
• Date Available:
  approx. 1/11/27

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

1st grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage)

Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Elementary Education or a Substitute Permit.

Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana

Location Allisonville Elementary

Position Start Date To be determined

Work Schedule Full-Time

Calendar Length From 1/11/27 to 4/9/27

FLSA Classification Daily pay, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate Daily rate=$286.49 with a degree

Benefits This position is not eligible for benefits.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

• The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Seldom

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.