Kindergarten Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Grove Schools is seeking dedicated classroom teachers to inspire and guide students in their academic journey. With a focus on fostering a positive educational environment, you will develop lesson plans aligned with state standards and support the holistic development of each student.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plans with company matching

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Partnerships for Master's degree education

Affordable housing options

Ongoing professional development

Wellness days built into the school calendar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Graduate Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in academic subjects.
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License or Charter School Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans fulfilling Indiana Academic Standards.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Student Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

2025-26 School Year

Why You'll Love it Here

Benefits

At Liberty Grove Schools, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package comparable to the best in Central Indiana. Here's what you can expect:

• Top-Tier Salary: Competitive salary plus opportunities for merit-based increases and annual performance bonuses (teachers salaries: $50,000-$70,000)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for the future
• Wellness Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
  
  

We prioritize our instructional staff and ensure you have the support you need to thrive. Here's how:

• Advance Your Education: Partnerships with local universities let you earn your Master's degree at a reduced rate
• Affordable Housing: Anchor partnership with a local non-profit offers reduced-cost apartments just two blocks from LGS
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy wellness days built into the school calendar to recharge and prioritize self-care
• Student-Centered Resources: Benefit from our Science of Reading grant, equipping you to meet students where they are
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Vision

Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.

Who We Are

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunities. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds and removing labels through community building, high standards of excellence, and embracing a wide variety of learning opportunities.

• We believe in the positive intersection of community and school and the collective ownership of raising well-educated, civic-minded children.
• We find the best in our students and accept them for who they are.
• We use our beliefs to act as a motivator and embrace the power of "why not us?"
  
  

Who You Are

You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired daily to demand the best for yourself and your students.

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About The Role

Liberty Grove Schools is seeking classroom teachers to provide academic instruction that will guide and encourage students to develop academic subject matter and social skills. Join our LGS team as we continue to grow!

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the school's curriculum and the Indiana Academic Standards
• Lesson Plan Internalization: Plan and use learning strategies, activities, equipment, and technology to accommodate the learning needs of each student
• Communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide routine feedback to students, colleagues, and parents regarding progress, based on observed performance and development
• Data-Driven Mindset: Conduct ongoing assessment of student academic achievement through formal and informal testing
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, supporting the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Cultivate positive student behavior by establishing transparent routines and systems aligned to Liberty Grove Schools core values
• Collaboration: Participation in department, school, district, and parent meetings; including staff development
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, test, and assignments
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Graduate Degree preferred
• Demonstrated competency in academic subjects
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License or Charter School Licensure. To start your Charter School Licensure application, visit this site: www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/application-instructions-step-by-step/#P
  
  

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.