Middle School Social Studies Teacher — Coaching & Growth

Matchbook Learning; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Matchbook Learning is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for one grade level at Wendell Phillips School 63 in Indianapolis. The role focuses on delivering Savvas-based social studies instruction with fidelity and using data to drive planning.

You will collaborate with coaches and administrators to support multilingual learners and high-need students, with a strong emphasis on student relationships and rigorous expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social studies, history, geography or a quantitative field strongly preferred.
• Strong social studies content knowledge at middle school level.
• Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in/willing to enroll in state-approved transition-to-teaching program
• Growth mindset and openness to coaching and feedback
• Commitment to high expectations for all students, including high-need learners

Responsibilities

• Teach social studies to one assigned middle school grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th; placement by fit).
• Deliver instruction using Savvas curriculum with 100% fidelity; all materials provided.
• Use data to inform daily and weekly instruction.
• Participate in weekly/bi-weekly data cycles; know students’ needs next.
• Implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners.
• Conduct student conferencing to build relationships and accountability.
• Maintain a structured, high-expectation classroom using PBIS.
• Engage in coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and professional development

Skills

Strong social studies knowledge

Data-informed instruction

Willingness to be coached

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social studies or related field

Job description

Matchbook Learning is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher for one grade level at Wendell Phillips School 63 in Indianapolis. The role focuses on delivering Savvas-based social studies instruction with fidelity and using data to drive planning.

You will collaborate with coaches and administrators to support multilingual learners and high-need students, with a strong emphasis on student relationships and rigorous expectations.