K-3 Instructional Coach

MATCHBOOK LEARNING

Wendell Phillips School 63 | Indianapolis, Indiana

K–3 Instructional Coach

Academic Coaching | Grades K–3 | Full-Time, Salaried

1 Position Available | Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience & Licensure

At Matchbook Learning, our vision is simple: every child is known, loved, and flourishing. We are a tuition-free public charter school proudly rooted in the Hallville neighborhood of Indianapolis, serving K–8 students at Wendell Phillips School 63. Our students come with high needs and extraordinary potential and our staff shows up every day to meet both.

Half of our student population are Multilingual Learners. We serve students with a wide range of learning needs and we are proud to be in this community. Our coaches are at the center of making great instruction happen you will work alongside a visible, supportive leadership team, a strong network of teachers who want to grow, and a school community that is deeply invested in doing right by every child.

We are looking for a K–3 Instructional Coach who understands what great early literacy and math instruction looks like and who has the skills, urgency, and professionalism to help teachers get there. This is not a compliance role. This is a coaching role: you observe, model, give clear action steps, follow up, and celebrate growth.

You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with K–3 classroom teachers every single day. You will bring data to every conversation. You will communicate a clear sense of urgency around Indiana's K–3 reading milestones especially IREAD-3 because you understand what is at stake if students don't get there.

You will be supervised by a Lead Coach and work as part of a collaborative coaching team committed to continuous improvement at every level.

• Conduct regular, structured classroom observations with clear coaching look-fors aligned to Tier 1 instructional expectations
• Deliver direct, actionable, and growth-oriented feedback to K–3 teachers following every observation
• Model lessons and co-teach alongside teachers when needed to demonstrate high-quality early literacy and math instruction
• Lead data meetings using NWEA, IREAD, and formative assessment results to drive instruction and identify students needing intervention
• Track teacher growth and student outcome data over time and use that data to adjust coaching priorities
• Communicate a clear and consistent sense of urgency around Indiana K–3 reading milestones, including IREAD-3 expectations and consequences
• Administer, interpret, and use Core Phonics Screener data to identify phonics gaps and inform intervention groupings
• Administer, interpret, and use Acadience Reading (DIBELS) benchmark and progress monitoring data to track student literacy growth
• Support implementation of reading intervention programs (e.g., UFLI, SIOP-aligned strategies) with fidelity
• Collaborate with the Lead Coach, AP of Academics, and school leadership on school-wide instructional priorities
• Facilitate professional development sessions and coaching cycles that are practical, relevant, and directly connected to classroom practice
• Build trusting, professional relationships with teachers modeling the same growth mindset you expect from them
• Maintain detailed coaching logs, observation records, and data tracking to support accountability and reflection
• Support summer preparation and planning tasks as needed while working remotely; must be available and responsive during summer months

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid Indiana teaching license
• Indiana Reading Endorsement required, non-negotiable
• Minimum 3 years of successful K–3 classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or lead adult learners
• Deep knowledge of Indiana K–3 reading milestones, IREAD-3 standards, and early literacy best practices
• Comfort with data analysis you can read a data report, explain what it means, and turn it into next steps
• High level of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability you model what you expect
• Strong communication skills clear, direct, warm, and solution-focused

Preferred:

• Experience in an instructional coaching, literacy specialist, or curriculum leadership role
• Familiarity with SIOP, UFLI, or other research-based reading frameworks
• Experience working in a high-need, urban school community
• Experience administering and interpreting the Core Phonics Screener required
• Experience administering and interpreting Acadience Reading (DIBELS) required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

At Matchbook Learning, coaches are invested in just as deeply as the teachers they serve. You will work within a professional structure that supports your growth and gives you the tools to do this work with confidence and impact.

• Supervised by and in regular collaboration with the Lead Coach you will have a thought partner and support system
• Access to school-wide data systems and real-time student progress monitoring
• Participation in school-wide professional learning and leadership team meetings
• SIOP-aligned frameworks and coaching tools provided you are not building from scratch
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning in instructional leadership
• PGP credits available for license renewal

You will not go it alone. Our full leadership and support structure includes:

• Lead Coach your direct supervisor and professional collaborator
• Assistant Principal of Academics & Tier 1 Instructional Systems
• Assistant Principal of Student Supports & Tier 3 Behavior
• Two School Counselors
• Director of Competency-Based Learning
• Data & Assessment Coordinator
• Dean of Students and Dedicated Restorative Team
• MLL Director with dedicated ongoing language support
• Large bilingual staff throughout the building
• Two MLL Academic Specialists providing push-in support