Restorative Team Member
3 days ago
Indianapolis
Job DescriptionRestorative Team MemberStudent Supports & Culture Multiple Positions Available | Starting at $25.00/Hour | ~185 Days/Year | Full-Time Our Vision 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 Haughville 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. You will be surrounded by a visible, supportive administration, a strong instructional coaching team, a dedicated MLL director, a large restorative team, and colleagues who put kids first. About This Role We are looking for a calm, firm, and caring Restorative Team Member who believes in the potential of every child. This role is not about managing behavior through punishment — it is about building relationships, repairing harm, and helping students develop the social-emotional skills they need to thrive. Our school serves students ages 5 to 14 (K–8). You will work closely with students at all grade levels, partnering with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to create a safe, structured, and restorative school culture. If you believe in the dignity of every child and know how to hold boundaries with warmth, this role is for you. You will join a restorative team of five, which includes two Assistant Deans. The team is directly supported by the Director of Student Supports & Culture and the Head of School. You will not be working alone — you will be part of a coordinated, mission-aligned team that has your back. Key Responsibilities • Build authentic, trusting relationships with students across all grade levels (K–8), • Respond to behavioral incidents with a restorative, relationship-first approach — de-escalate calmly and consistently, • Facilitate restorative conversations, check-ins, and re-entry meetings with students and staff, • Support students in the restorative room with structured, intentional programming — not a punitive waiting area, • Partner with teachers to identify students in need of proactive support before behaviors escalate, • Collaborate with school counselors, the Director of Student Supports, and administration on individual student plans, • Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, interventions, and student contacts, • Participate in morning circles (launching 2026–2027) and school-wide culture initiatives, • Communicate proactively with families in a warm, professional manner, • Model calm, regulated adult behavior — especially in moments of high student dysregulation, • Support PBIS systems and school-wide positive behavior reinforcement frameworks Qualifications Required: • High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred), • Experience working with children or youth — ages 5–14 strongly preferred, • Demonstrated ability to remain calm, firm, and fair under pressure, • Genuine belief in the restorative approach: relationships before consequences, • Strong communication skills with students, families, and colleagues Preferred: • Experience in foster care, juvenile services, residential facilities, youth mentorship, or school settings, • Familiarity with trauma-informed care, PBIS, or restorative practices, • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus, • Experience working in urban schools or with high-need student populations What We’re Looking For The best restorative team members we know share a few things in common: • They are not angry disciplinarians — they are steady, regulated adults who kids trust, • They know how to set a firm limit and still make a child feel seen, • They ask “what happened?” before “what did you do wrong?”, • They understand child and adolescent development — and meet students where they are, • They build relationships before crises happen, not just during them, • They show up consistently, because consistency is what our students need most Professional Development & Support Matchbook Learning invests in every person on our team. As a Restorative Team Member, you will receive: • Onboarding and ongoing training in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and PBIS, • Regular check-ins and coaching from the Director of Student Supports &Culture, • Collaboration with two Assistant Deans and a dedicated restorative team of five, • Morning circle coaching and support (K–8) launching 2026–2027, • Full access to our bilingual staff and MLL support systems You will not go it alone. Our full support structure includes: • Director of Student Supports & Culture, • Head of School, • Two Assistant Deans, • Two School Counselors, • MLL Director and two MLL Academic Specialists, • Special Education Coordinator and a large, dedicated Special Education team, • Instructional Coaches embedded throughout the school, • Large bilingual staff throughout the building — a genuinely welcoming environment for Spanish-speaking students and families A Whole-Child School 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. What We Offer ✓ $25.00/hour starting wage ✓ $1,500 perfect attendance bonus ✓ ~185 days per school year ✓ Ongoing professional development ✓ 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days ✓ Trauma-informed & restorative practices training ✓ Robust health and dental coverage, including a $0-premium health insurance option to help keep healthcare affordable for you. ✓ Supportive, mission-driven team culture ✓ Federal holidays paid (within school year) ✓ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM school day What We Expect • Calm, regulated presence — even when students are not, • Consistent, fair enforcement of school norms — firm without being harsh, • A genuine belief in restorative practices over punitive discipline, • Reliability and attendance — your students and teammates count on you, • Commitment to knowing every student as an individual, • Proactive, respectful communication with families, staff, and administration, • Professionalism in all interactions — with students, staff, and families Application Process Interested candidates should apply online through the Matchbook Learning careers page: www.matchbooklearning.com/join-our-team Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all staff and students. 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