Founder/Lead Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Planning-year stipend

Startup support

Coaching

Access to shared operational systems

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a passionate Microschool Founder in Muncie, Indiana, to lead the design and launch of a new IMC microschool. You will create a joyful, inclusive culture and manage daily operations while developing a high-performing team.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a planning-year stipend, startup support, and coaching. Founders will participate in a design fellowship and prepare for launch with the support of IMC.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or related field.
• Ability to design and operate small learning communities.
• Strong communication and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and launch of a new IMC microschool site.
• Build a joyful, inclusive culture where students thrive.
• Recruit and develop a small, high-performing team of educators.
• Partner with families and community organizations.
• Implement competency-based learning and badge-based progress systems.
• Manage daily operations, scheduling, budgeting, and engagement.

Skills

Passionate about education

Community building

Leadership

Team development

Job description

Indiana Microschool Collaborative (IMC) is growing — and we’re looking for passionate educators, community builders, and innovators to launch and lead new microschools across Indiana.

IMC is a statewide public charter school network designed to create schools every child loves. We believe learning should be joyful, connected, and deeply personal—where every student is known, supported, and celebrated.

As a Microschool Founder, you’ll design and operate a small learning community—typically 40–120 students—that brings IMC’s four promises of joy, connection, growth, and success to life.

Founders receive extensive support from IMC, including help with facilities, staffing, curriculum, compliance, and operations. During the planning year, founders participate in a design fellowship and work alongside peers to prepare for launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and launch of a new IMC microschool site
• Build a joyful, inclusive culture where students thrive
• Recruit and develop a small, high-performing team of educators
• Partner with families and community organizations
• Implement competency-based learning and badge-based progress systems
• Manage daily operations, scheduling, budgeting, and engagement

Compensation and Support

Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits aligned with school leadership roles, plus a planning-year stipend, startup support, coaching, and access to IMC’s shared operational systems.