Job Title: Finance & Investing / Middle School Entrepreneurship Teacher
Job Classification: Certified/Licensed Instructional Staff
Reports to: Middle and High School Building Administrators
Work Schedule: Academic Year 7:45 AM 4:00 PM
General Description:
The Finance & Investing / MS Entrepreneurship Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering engaging standardsaligned instruction in financial literacy investing and entrepreneurship. This unique role spans middle and high school (grades 612 and supports the development of essential business and financial skills that prepare students for postsecondary success career pathways and realworld application.
The ideal candidate will possess industry experience and/or certification in finance accounting business or entrepreneurship and demonstrate a passion for projectbased learning and workforce readiness.
Qualifications:
- Valid Indiana Professional Educators License or eligibility for Workplace Specialist License
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Entrepreneurship or a related field
- Preference given to candidates with a Masters degree or CTE experience
- Industry experience in finance investing or entrepreneurship strongly preferred
Primary Responsibilities:
Instructional Duties
- Design and implement curriculum aligned with Indianas Career & Technical Education (CTE) Business and Information Technology standards
- Deliver highquality engaging instruction in personal finance investing strategies and entrepreneurship fundamentals
- Prepare students for success in postsecondary education the workforce and credentialing opportunities
- Use projectbased learning realworld case studies and handson simulations to reinforce key concepts
- Integrate career readiness skills into classroom instruction including collaboration communication and critical thinking
- Establish clear learning objectives and assess student progress using a variety of tools and methods
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs and maintain rigorous academic expectations
Classroom Management & Student Support
- Establish and maintain a positive safe and inclusive classroom environment
- Set behavior expectations and consistently reinforce classroom rules and procedures
- Monitor student performance behavior and socialemotional development
- Provide ongoing feedback to students and families; communicate regularly with parents and guardians
- Collaborate with school counselors social workers and administrators to support student success
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum and instruction
- Serve on schoolbased committees and contribute to schoolwide improvement initiatives
- Supervise studentled projects clubs competitions and events related to finance or entrepreneurship
- Coordinate guest speakers field trips or mentorships with local business and financial professionals
Professional Growth & School Engagement
- Attend faculty meetings conferences and professional development workshops
- Participate in open houses school events commencement ceremonies and other communityfacing programs
- Stay current with industry trends and integrate modern financial tools and technologies into instruction
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required by school leadership or district policies
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of financial literacy investing concepts and entrepreneurial practices
- Ability to implement projectbased experiential learning models
- Proficient in using technology for instruction assessment and classroom management
- Skilled in classroom differentiation behavior intervention and student support planning
- Effective oral and written communication skills for collaborating with parents staff and industry partners
- Experience with or willingness to learn how to operate tools equipment or platforms relevant to finance/business instruction
School Activities:
- Participate in extracurricular activities chaperone events or lead clubs as assigned
- Contribute to school culture through student mentorship and professional collaboration
- Assist with ordering maintaining and inventorying classroom materials and equipment
Essential Skills and Abilities:
Must demonstrate foundational professionalism including consistent attendance punctuality adherence to school policies and procedures and strong employability skills. These are considered essential nonnegotiable expectations of the role.
Qualifications:
- Valid Indiana Professional Educators License or eligibility for Workplace Specialist License
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Entrepreneurship or a related field
- Preference given to candidates with a Masters degree or CTE experience
- Industry experience in finance investing or entrepreneurship strongly preferred