The Mind Trust opens applications for inaugural class of HI-FIVE Master Teacher Cohort
INDIANAPOLIS – (July 15, 2024) – The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, has opened applications for the first class of the HI-FIVE Master Teacher Cohort. The new cohort offers a valuable opportunity for experienced K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) and Humanities teachers to enhance their instructional skills and impact through focused professional development and implementation of a high-quality ELA curriculum. Cohort members will receive in-person training from September 2024 through May 2025 and will receive a $2,000 stipend.
“The Mind Trust is thrilled to invest in the development of strong educators by equipping them with high-quality curricula and training that will enhance the learning experience of our students,” said Dr. Patrick Jones, Senior Vice President of Leadership and Equity of The Mind Trust. “We aim to help educators deepen their practice, enhance their effectiveness, and ultimately drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes with our new cohort.”
About The Mind Trust’s HI-FIVE Master Teacher Cohort
The HI-FIVE Master Teacher Cohort is designed for licensed K-12 teachers with over three years of classroom experience, demonstrated student achievement results in ELA, and a current position at a charter or innovation network school within Indianapolis Public School boundaries. Participants should be teaching ELA, Humanities, or Social Studies during the 2024-2025 school year.
The cohort runs from September 2024 to May 2025, providing a $2,000 stipend upon completion. Teachers in the cohort will gain a deeper understanding of the HI-FIVE Cultural ELA curriculum, which balances high academic standards with cultural competence. This curriculum, developed by teachers and nationally recognized specialists, aims to foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Teacher Cohort Application Process
Interested applicants can apply at themindtrust.org/hifiveteachers. All applications and materials are due by 11:59 p.m. on August 9, 2024. Selected participants will be notified by the first week of September 2024.
To provide evidence of their teaching effectiveness and commitment to improving student achievement, applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from their principal, a data worksheet that showcases the impact on student learning outcomes, and a narrative that details the outcomes and how they use data to inform decisions. The Mind Trust seeks educators passionate about creating equitable outcomes for all students and dedicated to professional growth.
About The Mind Trust
The Mind Trust is an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit that works to build a system of schools that gives every student, no exceptions, access to a high-quality education. The Mind Trust does this by building a supportive environment for schools through policy and community engagement, empowering talented, diverse educators to launch new schools, and providing existing schools with the support they need to hire world-class talent and achieve excellence. Since 2006, The Mind Trust has supported the launch of 49 schools, 15 education nonprofit organizations, and has helped place more than 1,800 teachers and school leaders in Indianapolis classrooms.