What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Classroom Teacher - Tindley Genesis Academy position at Tindley Accelerated Schools?
- Job Tracking ID: 512534-813477
- Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Level of Education: BA/BS
- Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
- Date Updated: November 24, 2025
- Starting Date: ASAP
- Position Type: Teacher
- School: Genesis
- Grade: K,1,2
Tindley Genesis Academy:
"Academic Excellence Through the Arts"
This is our motto at Tindley Genesis Academy (TGA) where we believe that academic excellence can be achieved at its fullest potential with and through the music and the arts.
We believe it's critical for elementary school students to begin preparing for rigorous middle school, high school and college opportunities at a young age. That's why our students participate in a challenging and interactive curriculum based on the same accelerated model used at the Tindley high school and middle schools. Tindley Genesis also provides exceptional instruction in music and infuses performing arts skills into the general education setting.
Ultimately, our students will possess the confidence, academic ability and resiliency to overcome obstacles on their journey toward academic and professional success.
The key to getting our students started on this journey is a stellar ensemble of teachers who not only expect excellence, but also ensure that all of their actions promote the excellence for which they strive.
TGA is the Indiana's first and only music-focused accelerated elementary school. Teaching and leading at TGA is an incredible opportunity to build a learning community from the ground up.
Tindley Genesis Academy is currently recruiting for the following position(s):
- Experience preferred. Must be licensed.
- Teach network provided curriculum and activities to meet academic standards
- Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
- Analyze assessment data and use to inform instructional practices
- Open to real time feedback and frequent classroom observations
- Participate in grade level meeting and school-wide functions
- Host quarterly Parent Learn with Me Sessions
- Maintain a classroom learning environment that promotes high expectations
- Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards
- Communicate effectively with a minimum of 10 families weekly
- Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (e.g., family nights, student performances, field trips, report card nights, Teacher-Family Conferences, etc.)
- Mandatory two-week summer staff orientation and training
- Other duties as assigned by building leadership team
http://www.doe.in.gov/licensing and apply at https://license.doe.in.gov/
Experience And Skills
An ideal candidate for a TGA teaching position will possess:
- Passionate and joyful commitment to fulfilling our mission
- Demonstrated success teaching low-income students in an urban setting
- Valid Indiana State certification or have a reciprocal licensure in a different state is required. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternate certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
- Love for children
- Passion for pushing children to maximize their potential inside and outside the classroom
- Passion for being a valued member of a broader community outside the school
- Willingness to grow professionally
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
- Open to constant observation and feedback
- Desire to grow professionally
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.
Tindley Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Access to additional group term life insurance
- Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- Access to the Indiana's Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)
Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.
Student Loan Forgiveness
You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.