Alliance for Catholic Education
Position: Junior High English Teacher
Lafayette Catholic School System
Location: 2410 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909
Job Summary:
The Lafayette Catholic School System is looking for dynamic, faith-filled servant leaders who love children and love teaching. We are looking for committed teachers who want to be part of a close supportive faith community and who want to promote the overall Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System. We are looking for fun and loving educators that want to see every child learn and grow in virtue.
Central Catholic Jr/Sr. High School:
Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, established in 1957, is a Roman Catholic Jr./Sr. High school, grades 7-12 serving the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Central Catholic is an A rated school by the Indiana Department of Education and has over 450 students. Central Catholic graduates 100% of its students and has over 90% move on to college.
Central Catholic is part of the Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS). LCSS is a four 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 4 schools that are part of LCSS are St. Mary Cathedral (pre-K - 3), St. Boniface (4 - 6), St. Lawrence (preK - 6), and Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School (7 - 12).
Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a successful candidate will have the ability to deliver appropriate instruction in English/Language Arts for Jr High students.
This position may also include an athletic coaching position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of skills in English grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, proper word usage, word denotation and connotation, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking skills.
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 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:
Previous junior high school teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Develop students' skills and competence in basic and complex English/Language Arts principles.
Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
Develop own curriculum utilizing current events and educational resources.
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 wellbeing 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.
Details:
Full time position
Paid sick days
Paid personal days
403(b) Retirement
Health and benefit package
Tuition discount
Professional Development
Mentor Teacher
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.