STEM Electives Teacher (K-7): Project-Based Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Master’s degree tuition assistance

Reduced-cost housing nearby

Job summary

Liberty Grove Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a STEM Electives Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to instruct students in K through 7th grade. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

You will deliver STEM instruction, align with Indiana standards, lead project-based activities, differentiate learning, and collaborate with faculty to nurture student growth in a community-focused charter school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required; graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of STEM best practices for elementary education.
• Experience facilitating problem-based learning.
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License or Charter School Licensure is required to start licensure process.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic STEM instruction for K–7.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to Indiana standards.
• Lead project-based learning activities.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Provide routine progress feedback to students, parents and colleagues.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Organize STEM events and manage lab supplies.

Skills

STEM pedagogy

Problem-based learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Graduate degree preferred

Indiana State Teacher’s License or Charter Licensure

Job description

STEM Electives Teacher (K - 7th Grade)

2026-27 School Year

Why You’ll Love it Here

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: $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 teachers 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

Liberty Grove Schools is a growing, community-centered public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, we serve a diverse population of students and families who are deeply invested in education and community impact.

As an established school with strong systems and a clear vision, Liberty Grove continues to expand thoughtfully. We are excited to be growing into a full middle school model, with the addition of 7th grade this school year. This growth reflects both the success of our program and the trust families place in our school.

We are proud to maintain a staff retention rate of approximately 90%, demonstrating the strength of our school culture, relationships, and academic programming. Our student achievement scores are in line with peer schools across Indianapolis, reflecting consistent academic progress and a commitment to high standards for all learners.

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds, removing limiting labels, and fostering a culture grounded in high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth.

We believe deeply in the partnership between school and community and share collective ownership in developing well-educated, civic-minded students. We meet students where they are, celebrate who they are, and challenge them to grow. Our work is driven by a shared belief in possibility, and the mindset of “why not us?”

This is an on-site position (not remote/work-from-home).

School Address:1002 W. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Who You Are

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

About the Role

Do you love helping young learners discover the connections between science, technology, and the world around them? Liberty Grove Schools is seeking a committed educator to provide academic instruction in STEM as an elective for K through 7th grades. Join our LGS team as we continue to grow!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide academic subject instruction
• Lesson Plan Internalization: Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school’s curriculum and the Indiana Academic Standards
• Project-Based Learning Activities: Prepare class projects and activities to ensure subject matter mastery
• Differentiated Teaching and Learning Approach: Plan and use learning strategies, activities, equipment, and technology to accommodate the learning needs of each student while embracing the abilities students have already gained.
• 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 meaningful relationships and transparent routines aligned to Liberty Grove Schools' core values
• Organize, develop, and coordinate special STEM events/activities
• Serve as a liaison to prospective or selected STEM vendors, to determine the best resources, options and innovations that will optimize the learning experience for students and staff
• Organize and manage inventory of STEM Lab supplies and equipment for the classroom environment
• Initiate new programs that support a STEM vision that implements Indiana state science standards and work with classroom teachers to integrate STEM into other curricular areas
• Promote and publicize the LGS STEM program to the community via the website, communicating with parents, providing information to the local news media, and sharing information through the School’s communication channels
• Attend professional development and training related to STEM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research
• 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 in a STEM field required; Graduate Degree preferred
• Knowledge of STEM best practices for elementary education
• Evidence of productive experience with facilitating problem- based learning
• 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

We’re excited to connect with passionate, qualified teachers. To be considered for this role,a Bachelor's degree and valid Indiana State Teacher's License or Charter School Licensure are required.If you are unable to acquire a teaching license this year, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a better fit.

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.