Lafayette Catholic School System

Position: Elementary Teacher

Location: 2410 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909 

About:

Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS). LCSS is a five campus, pre-K through 12 system that provides a Christ centered education to students in the Tippecanoe County, Indiana area. More than 1000 students are enrolled systemwide. The 5 schools that are part of LCSS are St. Francis (preschool), St. Mary Cathedral (K - 3), St. Boniface (4 - 6), St. Lawrence (K - 6), and Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School (7 - 12).

Job Summary:

The Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS) has an opening for a full-time, highly motivated, and passionate elementary teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction in accordance with the curriculum guidelines of the school, as well as integrating Catholic teachings into their lessons. The ideal candidate will be a faith-filled servant leader who loves teaching, wants to see every child learn and grow in virtue, and wants to be part of a close, supportive faith community.

Primary Purpose: 

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a successful candidate will be able to develop students' skills and competence in general elementary school education and in meeting the Indiana State Academic Standards.

Education/Certification: 

• Indiana teaching license to teach the subject or grade for which he/she is applying.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge: 

• Understands appropriate use of Learning Management Systems (Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, Moodle, etc). 

Skills: 

• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to build parent and student relationships.
• Ability to collaborate inside and outside of the department.

Attributes: 

• Self-motivated learner.
• Possesses a professionally calm and motivationally intense demeanor.
• Believes in planning and preparation while is also a progressive thinker.
• Cares about his/her character, co-workers, and students.
• Reflects a balanced quality lifestyle (spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally), which is evidenced by personal habits.
• Functions at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits consistency in decision-making.

Experience: 

• Experience teaching at the elementary level, preferably in a Catholic school. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans that align with the school’s curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students that reflects Catholic values and teachings.
• Assess student progress using various methods such as tests, assignments, projects, and class participation.
• Communicate with parents regularly to discuss their child’s progress, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to develop and implement school-wide initiatives and programs.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher conferences as required.
• Participate in school events and activities, such as masses, school assemblies, and extracurricular clubs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None. 

Performance Keys: 

• Promotion of the Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System
• Student character and faith formation
• Team Culture
• Student and Personal Development
• Community Development (internal and external)
• Perception (Communication and Reputation) 

Our Gospel Values:

This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:

• Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
• Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others.
• Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
• Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn.
• Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators.
• Wellness: We promote the well-being of the entire self - body, mind, heart, and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
• Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
• Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God-given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
• Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.