Dates for ISLL are coming soon.

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Instructional Staff Roles

ISLL is looking for educators to support our community-based sites for the 2025 program.

The following items must accompany a completed application:

  • Resume

  • CPR/ First Aid Certification

  • Teacher Licensing Certification 

Instructional Staff will also be required to pass a background check. Some sites have additional requirements, for example: TB Test, Fingerprints, Childcare iLEAD, State Background Check.

Academic Deans

Reports to: Director of School Support and Out of School Time

Academic Deans play an integral role in facilitating and administrating their assigned cohort of ISLL sites. They ensure fidelity to the program by monitoring the learning conditions, data collection, accountability check-ins, and implementation of in-person instruction. Academic Deans work collaboratively with Site Leaders and supervising teachers to ensure that the instructional staff meets instruction expectations, fosters positive classroom culture, and provides differentiated support for students in their classroom. Additionally, the Academic Deans will collaborate closely with Site Directors to support the reconciliation process for expenditures related to ISLL 2025, ensuring accurate and efficient financial management throughout the program.

The application for ISLL Academic Deans is closed.

Supervising Teachers

Reports to: Assigned Academic Dean with Program team oversight, an employee of the staffing agency

Supervising teachers will oversee all grade-level teachers and classroom assistants at a community-based ISLL site. They will collaborate with Academic Deans to ensure that students receive high-quality instructional support, all assessment scores are entered by classroom educators, and that data is collected to manage attendance at their ISLL site. They will also coordinate student materials for the site educators at their designated location. Additionally, in the event of an educator's absence, the Supervising Teacher will be responsible for stepping in to cover all instructional duties.

Licensed educators are qualified for this role. If you’re a department lead, instructional coach, or part of administrative staff, this is the perfect role for you!

Compensation is paid for one training week and five program instruction weeks.

The application for Supervising Teachers is closed.

ELA and Math Teachers

Reports to: Academic Dean with support from Supervising Teachers, an employee of the Staffing Agency

ELA (English Language Arts) and Math Teachers will lead one grade level of at least 10 students within their certified content area. They will be provided with lesson plans, materials, and assessments to support students in their grade level group. Licensed educators are qualified for this role.

Compensation is paid for the training week and program instruction weeks.

The application for ELA and Math Teachers is closed.

Classroom Assistants

Reports to: Academic Dean with support from the Supervising Teachers, an employee of the Staffing Agency

Classroom Assistants will support multiple grade levels in both ELA and Math, working with small groups of students to provide tiered instruction based on their learning needs.

College students studying education, retired educators, or individuals working in an instructional assistant role within a school qualify for this role. College students must submit a recommendation from a professor/director within their prospective program.

Compensation is paid for the training week and program instruction weeks.

The application for Classroom Assistants is closed.

Becoming an ISLL teacher

Students are most impacted when taught by licensed teachers who can fully utilize a high-quality math and reading curriculum. ISLL is proud to offer competitive compensation and supports to ensure a strong teacher experience. School sites manage hiring for their sites and The Mind Trust hire, selects, and places teachers for community-based sites.

The application for instructional staff for 2024 is now closed. Click here to sign up to be notified when the application opens again.

All teachers and classroom assistants hired by the program complete a background check process and pre-program training. In summer 2024, The Mind Trust hired and placed more than 300 instructional staff for community-based sites.

2025 Program Dates

Dates for ISLL are coming soon.

“I love being an ISLL teacher because I see very quick growth for students that may not have had that advanatge point before. I also enjoy being able to work with a smaller class sizes it makes it easier to get these students the help and attention they may need. As a teacher it allows me to keep in check and to continue my craft.” - 2024 Circle City Prep ISLL site staff

More information

  • Qualified applicants will need to submit a resume, CPR/first aid certification, and teacher license certification. Instructional Staff will also be required to pass a background check. Some sites have additional requirements, such as TB Test, Fingerprints, Childcare iLEAD, and State Background Check.

  • All teachers will provide in-person instruction to classrooms of approximately 20 students in a single grade level. Teaching will occur in the morning, followed by afternoon sessions dedicated to planning time, student work evaluations, and professional development with the Lavinia Group.

  • $25 per hour for classroom assistants, $50 per hour for ELA/Math teachers and $55 per hour for supervising teachers. All instructional staff will be compensated is for a 25-hour work week. Compensation is paid for our pre program training week and program instruction weeks.

  • College students studying education, retired educators, or individuals working as instructional assistants or paraprofessionals within a school qualify for this role. College students must submit a recommendation from a professor/director within their prospective program.

  • No. All daily lesson plans, materials, and assignments will be provided by Lavinia Group to teachers. Training the week before and during ISLL will orient teachers to this curriculum and give them strategies to best support students.

  • The custom curriculum is aligned with Indiana’s English Language Arts (ELA) and math standards for each grade level.  Teachers will be provided lesson plans, pacing guides, and student handouts in advance.

  • Students will take an assessment at the beginning and end of the program developed by The Lavinia Group. The test will measure whether they are below, meeting, or exceeding academic standards.

  • We plan to have sites in schools and community centers across Marion County. In 2024, ISLL served 5,300 students at 52 sites, including 16 schools and 36 community sites across the city.

  • For the upcoming 2025 ISLL program, we plan to accommodate 5,500 students.

  • The number of teachers we hire will depend on student enrollment, as we follow a maximum student-to-teacher ratio. We plan to hire enough teachers to accommodate up to 5,500 students, with class sizes of approximately 20 students each.