Indy Summer Learning Labs Opens Applications for 2026 Summer Instructional Staff

Three instructional staff positions will be available for this summer’s program; competitive compensation and training will be offered. 

(March 3, 2026) – Indy Summer Learning Labs (ISLL), a five-week, free summer academic and enrichment program, is now hiring instructional staff for summer 2026 programming. The program will hire supervising teachers, English Language Arts (ELA) and math teachers, and classroom assistants. The Mind Trust recruits, selects, and places teachers at community-based sites, while school sites retain autonomy over hiring for their respective campuses. ISLL is proud to offer competitive compensation and support to ensure a strong summer experience for both staff and students.

ISLL serves students who will be in grades 1-9 following the summer break. Students receive math and reading instruction in the morning, and participate in enrichment programming in the afternoon. Since 2021, the program has consistently delivered double-digit learning gains in both math and reading for participating students. All sites will be free during their core hours and during the five weeks of ISLL programming. Some locations may have fees associated with before- and after-care beyond normal program hours or extended weeks beyond June 15 through July 17.

This year’s program will run from June 15 to July 17, 2026, at 62 school and community-based locations across Marion County. Staff training will take place from June 8 to 12, 2026.  

“Indy Summer Learning Labs gives thousands of Indianapolis students the opportunity to accelerate their learning, close academic gaps, and return to school more confident and prepared. That impact is only possible because of our dedicated instructional staff. We are committed to recruiting passionate, skilled educators who drive measurable results for students and ensure families experience the full value of the program,” said Jazmin Sanders, Senior Director of Innovative Learning.

ISLL instructional staff roles and requirements

ISLL is proud to work with licensed, retired, and aspiring teachers who can fully utilize a high-quality math and reading curriculum. All applicants are employed and compensated directly by Morales Group (Prima Staffing). While ISLL will place employees at various site locations, Morales is the hiring company and assumes full responsibility for employee wages, payroll, and other employment matters. 

Instructional staff will receive student materials and support from ISLL. The time commitment for all instructional staff is around 25 hours per week and five hours per day through one week of training and five weeks of programming. Staff must be present on all designated training and programming days to receive compensation. 

Each role has multiple documents that need to be submitted with the application, such as a resume, current teaching license, and current CPR/AED certification. Applications that do not have all the required documents submitted will not be considered. Applicants who are interested in being considered for more than one role must complete each application in full. Previous ISLL instructional staff must complete the application in its entirety.

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 a lead teacher’s absence, the Supervising Teacher will be responsible for stepping in to cover all instructional duties.

Department leads, instructional coaches, or administrative staff are strong candidates for this role. Compensation is paid for one training week and five program instruction weeks. Compensation for supervising teachers will be $55 an hour.

Supervising teacher applicants must submit all of the following documents with their application form. Applications without the required documents will not be considered.

1. Resume in PDF format
2. Current CPR/AED certification
3. Current teaching license certification 
4. One letter of recommendation
5. Short video to share more about themselves and their interest in ISLL. Prompts and guided instructions will be provided within the application.

ELA and Math Teachers will lead one grade level of at least 10 students within their certified content area. In some cases, a teacher may be assigned a split grade level within one content area (e.g., 4th/5th ELA or 4th/5th Math). Teachers will be provided 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. Compensation for ELA and math teachers will be $50 an hour.

ELA and math teacher applicants must submit all of the following documents with their application form. Applications without required documents will not be considered.

1. Resume in PDF format
2. Current CPR/AED certification
3. Current teaching license certification 
4. Short video to share more about themselves and their interest in ISLL. Prompts and guided instructions will be provided within the application.

​​​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. Compensation for classroom assistants will be $25 an hour.

Classroom assistant applicants must submit all of the following documents with their application form. Applications without the required documents will not be considered. Classroom assistants will be paid $25 per hour. 

1. Resume in PDF format
2. Current CPR/AED certification
3. One letter of recommendation (only for undergraduate students)
4. Short video to share more about themselves and their interest in ISLL. Prompts and guided instructions will be provided within the application. 

All instructional staff hired by the program must pass a background check process and participate in pre-program training from June 8-12, 2026. Some sites may have additional requirements, such as: TB Test, Fingerprints, Drug Test, Childcare iLEAD certification, and State Background Check. Applicants must also have a laptop to access the Lavinia curriculum for instruction and to track and submit the required daily attendance and student assessment scores. Educators interested can find more information and apply at indysummerlearninglabs.com/for-teachers. Hiring decisions will be made on a rolling basis. 

ISLL instructional positions are a competitive opportunity. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. For questions, please contact info@indysummerlearninglabs.com.