Elementary Teacher (Early Childhood PreK, K) - Montessori 26/27 SY

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,040 - 61,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

70 hours sick leave in the first year

Incentivized discounts through IPS Wellness Program

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis seeks an enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher to instruct students in academic and social skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills while maintaining a philosophy that all children can learn.

Responsibilities include preparing engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and fostering parent involvement. Offers a competitive starting salary of $55,600, comprehensive health insurance, and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in Elementary Education (K-6) is required.
• Must be deemed Highly Qualified by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students academic, social, and motor skills.
• Prepare engaging lessons and assess student learning.
• Encourage parent involvement and maintain a safe classroom.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaches elementary school students academic, social and motor skills in the public school setting. Teachers will have excellent organization and communication skills, and hold the philosophy that “all children can and will learn.”

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• License: Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in Elementary Education (K-6).
• Highly Qualified: Must be deemed Highly Qualified by the Indiana Department of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness.
• Have the courage and desire to establish community outreach programs.
• Collaborate with administration, the Special Education Department, and all staff during structured teacher planning time, team building, etc.
• Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Delineate evidence‑based instructional strategies and regularly assess students’ learning.
• Post assignments and input real‑time data on IPS On‑Line weekly, contact parents weekly, and arrange parent/teacher conferences after each grading period.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Administer frequent assessments, analyze data, and adjust instruction.
• Encourage parent involvement in the educational process.
• Seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment on the playground.
• Resolve problems promptly with reasoning, focusing on conflict resolution.
• Participate in all staff and curriculum‑development workshops and professional reading groups, sometimes held during summer or outside the instructional day.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and solicit feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving few concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in Elementary Education (P‑3 or P‑6). Must hold a Montessori Teaching Certificate or be willing to obtain one.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires regular sitting, using hands, talking, hearing; standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds (sometimes up to 50 pounds). Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional exposure to wet, humid conditions and outdoor weather; noise level usually moderate.

BENEFITS

• Generous Compensation: Starting salary $55,600 depending on experience; salary increases year over year.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; private clinic through Ascension St. Vincent.
• Leave & Wellness: 70 hours sick leave in first year (56 thereafter); 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, school breaks; unlimited accumulated sick leave; wellness leave.
• Incentivized discounts through IPS Wellness Program: medical premium discounts, group fitness classes, health assessments, personal training, etc.
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs such as PSLF and TLF.

EEO STATEMENT

Indianapolis Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and offers a work environment that supports diversity and inclusion.