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
• Special Education Coordinator and a large, dedicated Special Education team
• Instructional Assistant dedicated to producing and collecting materials for teachers

  

All students K–8 at Matchbook Learning receive Music, Physical Education, PLTW (Project Lead The Way), and College & Career Readiness classes as part of their school day. Our students graduate eighth grade having already chosen a career pathway — entering high school with purpose, direction, and skills ready for today's workforce. As a coach, you are helping build the foundation that makes all of that possible.

     

• An Indiana Reading Endorsement — this is required, not preferred
• Genuine comfort working with adults — you know how to build trust, give hard feedback, and celebrate growth
• Clear, direct, actionable coaching — teachers leave every conversation knowing exactly what to work on next
• A deep sense of urgency around K–3 reading milestones — you understand what IREAD-3 means for a student's future and communicate that clearly
• Professionalism and punctuality — you are present, prepared, and consistent every single day
• Love of data — you use numbers to tell a story, drive decisions, and hold yourself accountable
• A growth mindset — you coach it in others because you live it yourself
• Reliability — teachers, administrators, and students count on you to follow through

 

 

Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all staff and students. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

 

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