3rd grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage)

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

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is seeking a 3rd Grade Teacher for maternity leave coverage at Clearwater Elementary School. The position requires a valid Indiana Elementary Education license or sub permit and full-time status starting around 1/25/2027, with a daily rate of $286.49 and no benefits offered.

Duty includes delivering instruction, planning lessons, and assessing student progress using approved curricula, within a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Elementary Education or a sub permit.
• Document licensure requirements for Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of students in a classroom using approved curriculum and instructional materials; develop daily lesson plans and assess student learning; modify instruction to meet individual needs.

Education

Indiana Elementary Education licensure or sub permit

Job description

3rd grade Teacher (maternity leave coverage) JobID: 4810

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Grades 1-5
• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
• Location:
  Clearwater Elementary School
• Date Available:
  approx. 1/25/2027

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 3rd 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 sub permit.

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

Location Clearwater Elementary School

Position Start Date Approx. 1/25/2027

Work Schedule Full-Time

Calendar Length temporary

FLSA Classification Daily pay Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate Daily rate=$286.49

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 25pounds 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

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.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 8:48:14 AM CST.