IMC - Microschool Founders

The Indiana Microschool Collaborative (IMC) is growing - and we're looking for passionate educators, community builders, and innovators to launch and lead new microschools across Indiana.IMC is a statewide public charter school network designed to create schools every child loves. We believe learning should be joyful, connected, and deeply personal-where every student is known, supported, and celebrated.As a Microschool Founder, you'll design and operate a small learning community-typically 40-120 students-that brings IMC's four promises of joy, connection, growth, and success to life.Founders receive extensive support from IMC, including help with facilities, staffing, curriculum, compliance, and operations. During the planning year, founders participate in a design fellowship and work alongside peers to prepare for launch.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and launch of a new IMC microschool siteBuild a joyful, inclusive culture where students thriveRecruit and develop a small, high-performing team of educatorsPartner with families and community organizationsImplement competency-based learning and badge-based progress systemsManage daily operations, scheduling, budgeting, and engagementCompensation and SupportFull-time position with competitive salary and benefits aligned with school leadership roles, plus a planning-year stipend, startup support, coaching, and access to IMC's shared operational systems.Applications are now open for founders launching in Fall 2026 (and planning for Fall 2027).Learn more or apply here: https://kaipodlearning.jotform.com/253068989583073If you've ever dreamed of designing a school where every child feels like it was built just for them - this is your chance.