What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deerfield Innovation Studio Founder/Lead Teacher position at Indiana Microschool Collaborative?
The Indiana Microschool Collaborative (IMC) is growing — and we’re looking for passionate educators, community builders, and innovators to launch and lead new microschools across Indiana.
IMC is a statewide public charter school network designed to create schools every child loves. We believe learning should be joyful, connected, and deeply personal—where every student is known, supported, and celebrated.
As a Microschool Founder, you’ll design and operate a small learning community—typically 40–120 students—that brings IMC’s four promises of joy, connection, growth, and success to life.
Founders receive extensive support from IMC, including help with facilities, staffing, curriculum, compliance, and operations. During the planning year, founders participate in a design fellowship and work alongside peers to prepare for launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and launch of a new IMC microschool site
- Build a joyful, inclusive culture where students thrive
- Recruit and develop a small, high-performing team of educators
- Partner with families and community organizations
- Implement competency-based learning and badge-based progress systems
- Manage daily operations, scheduling, budgeting, and engagement
Compensation and Support
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits aligned with school leadership roles, plus a planning-year stipend, startup support, coaching, and access to IMC’s shared operational systems.