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One Network.
Three Schools.
One Community.
Herron Classical Schools

BUILD YOUR
CAREER HERE.

Join a close-knit community of educators and professionals committed to scholarship, meaningful relationships, and student success.

Our Schools HHS · Herron-Riverside · HPA
Why Herron?

Teach deeply. Work collaboratively. Make an impact.

Our Core Values influence how we care for students, engage our community, and hire and support faculty and staff. Herron Classical Schools includes three schools, but we operate as one close-knit community. We welcome people who care deeply about their work, their subject matter, and the education of students.

The Herron Educator

What defines our classrooms.

Embraces our classical liberal arts mission.
Maintains high academic and behavioral expectations.
Focuses on effective instruction in every classroom.
Contributes to a collaborative environment.
Differentiates for diverse cultures and abilities.
Brings passion and expertise to their content area.
Plans results-oriented, research-based instruction.
Demonstrates relentless dedication to every scholar's success.
Engages in continual professional reflection.
The Herron Employee Experience

More than a job. A place to grow.

Herron supports employees through compensation, benefits, professional development, licensure opportunities, and a school calendar designed with educators and students in mind.

Members of the Herron Classical Schools community
Invested in People Supporting the people who support our scholars.

Employee Benefits

A compact overview of the benefits highlighted by Herron Classical Schools.

Retirement7% of your pay to a retirement plan (403b) with a potential additional match of 3%.
CompensationCompetitive salary.
GrowthAnnual review and potential for pay increases.
Classroom SupportSchool and classroom supplies stipend.
Additional OpportunitiesSummer school stipend opportunities.
InsuranceMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
Professional GrowthGroup and one-on-one professional development plus additional licensure opportunities.
School DayK–8 school days begin at 8:00 AM; grades 9–12 begin at 9:00 AM.
Benefits Resource HCS Digital Benefits Guide

Explore Herron Classical Schools employee benefits information, coverage details, and retirement resources.

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Transparency in Coverage Medical plan pricing information

As the sponsor of an employee group health plan, Herron Classical Schools provides access to in-network and out-of-network medical cost information under the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule.

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Before You Apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about education requirements, Herron locations, Indiana teaching licenses, and the professional development opportunities available to our educators.

Teachers must hold at least a bachelor's degree. Some positions may require a master's degree; any additional education requirements will be identified in the individual job posting.

The Herron Classical Schools network is located in Indianapolis.

  • Herron High School
    110 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Herron-Riverside High School
    3010 N. White River Pkwy E. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • Herron Preparatory Academy
    3100 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Learn more about our schools

Teachers are required to maintain a current Indiana teaching license. Educators coming from another state can review Indiana's reciprocity and licensure pathways through the Indiana Department of Education.

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Herron also recognizes additional content area licensure pathways, including areas such as Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a New Language, Exceptional Needs, Fine Arts, and High Ability.

Learn about adding content areas

In addition to regular one-on-one training and feedback from department chairs, Herron holds weekly school-wide professional development meetings and quarterly network-wide professional development training.

Additional paid time-off for professional development may be considered, by request, during the school year.

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Bring your expertise. Help scholars build their future.

All administrative, faculty, and staff openings for Herron Classical Schools are posted through Paylocity.

Herron Classical Schools students and educators