Associate Teacher Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

The Role:

A Circle City Schools Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting Lead Teachers and grade-level bands in educating all grade-level scholars to achieve multiple years of academic and social growth within a single year. Associate Teachers will primarily teach small group phonics and pull small groups for academic intervention (MTSS) throughout the day. Additionally, Associate Teachers build enduring relationships with Scholars and families. This role is designed to both support scholars and also provide year-long development for teachers new to the profession. It’s an opportunity to learn instructional best practices, deep data-analysis, and observe some of Indiana’s best educators as you grow professionally.

Benefits of an Associate Teacher role include:

• An opportunity for graduate school or certification program partnership that provides IN teacher certification
• Close mentorship under a Lead Teacher
• Scaffolded teaching responsibilities over the course of the academic year
• Upon the completion of a successful year, Associate Teachers will have the opportunity to move into a Lead Teacher position

Background on the Organization:

Circle City Schools is a small network of schools in Indianapolis, Indiana composed of ACE Prep (K-6) and Circle City Prep (K-8). Both campuses are committed to high expectations paired with high levels of support. We hold a deep belief that all scholars have immense potential and unique strengths. ACE Prep, serving grades K-6 in the Greater Broad Ripple area, was founded in 2016 and boasts a 90%+ IREAD pass rate in SY24 and SY25. While focused on academic rigor, ACE totes a small school environment where each child is seen and cared for. Circle City Prep, serving K-8 scholars on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 2017 and serves 90%+ low-income and 30%+ multilingual learners. For the last four years, Circle City Prep has been the highest performing public school in its community and focuses on a well rounded school experience.

Job Responsibilities:

As an Associate Teacher, you will:

• Execute lesson plans and differentiate daily in order for 100% of students to reach their end of year academic goals.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students and colleagues, driving investment in school culture and academics through consistent, clear communication.
• Execute school-wide and grade-level assessments to measure progress towards academic goals and analyze student data regularly with colleagues and Instructional Leadership to strategically respond to the needs of students.
• Implement interventions for students in order to increase learning time and lead to mastery of grade-level content.
• Create and monitor complication of scholar lifework (homework) driving towards 90% completion average.

Additional duties:

• Lead a safe, joyful lunch and recess
• Provide coverage in classrooms as needed (part or full days)
• Participate in regular practice-based professional development and real-time coaching.
• Participate in annual two-week Summer Experience (all staff) and three-days of New Hire Onboarding (new staff only).
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).
• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule: 7:10am – 4:15pm
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

To be considered as an Associate Teacher, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or expected Bachelor’s degree by June 2026 with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred, but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Circle City School’s core values and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is preferred. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternative certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law.