1st Grade Teacher - Tindley Summit Academy

Tindley Accelerated Schools Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bundled Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Optional Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Tindley Summit Academy, part of Tindley Accelerated Schools Inc., is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Indianapolis, IN. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and the community to support scholars in a rigorous accelerated learning environment, aligned with our four pillars: Academic, Leadership, Service, and Community.

Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, feedback, and

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1st grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Engage with families and the broader community to improve child outcomes.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Love for children

Team player

Community engagement

Willingness to grow

Observation and feedback

Desire to grow professionally

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Tindley Summit Academy, we believe College Starts Here! Tindley Summit Academy is driven by our mission of cooperation with parents and the broader community to empower our scholars - regardless of their past academic performance - to become successful learners who graduate with the capacity for rigorous college opportunities.

Tindley Summit Academy, we believe College Starts Here! Tindley Summit Academy is driven by our mission of cooperation with parents and the broader community to empower our scholars - regardless of their past academic performance - to become successful learners who graduate with the capacity for rigorous college opportunities. At Tindley Summit Academy, ALL scholars will experience a rigorous accelerated learning environment that will set them on the path to college and provide them with the education that will empower them to lead a life that they desire and deserve. Our school is centered on four pillars: Academic, Leadership, Service, and Community.

We are looking for educators dedicated to improving children's outcomes, engaging with families, and community-focused. We ask a simple question that anchors our work, How Are The Children?

Tindley Summit Academy is currently looking for 1st Grade Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year.

Qualifications

• Love for children
• Passion for pushing children to maximize their potential inside and outside the classroom
• Passion for being a valued member of a broader community outside the school
• Willingness to grow professionally
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Open to constant observation and feedback
• Desire to grow professionally
• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred

See licensing requirement at http://www.doe.in.gov/licensingand https://license.doe.in.gov/

Benefits

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Access to additional group term life insurance
• Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance

Professional Enrichment Program

Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.

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