Education Positions

Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities within the Schools or the Administration

Last updated: 1/26/2023

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact  Jeanne Lausten, Chancery Office, (765) 269-4604 or jlausten@dol-in.org.  The postings below are all positions available in the diocese and listed in order of posting, newest first.
 

St. Augustine School - Open Teaching Position
Rensselaer, IN

St. Augustine Catholic School in Rensselaer, Indiana, has an opening for a full-time general elementary classroom teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Instructional Assistants
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School
Westfield, IN

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (Westfield, IN) is seeking two Instructional Assistants to support our Primary Grades.

This position will support the homeroom teacher in providing academic support to students in their classrooms.  They may support 2-3 different homeroom classrooms.  This position is an hourly, part-time position. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence.  

St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN.  

All interested candidates for this position must have knowledge of the school’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic faith.  A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
 

Teacher (Substitue) Middle School Writing and Literature
Holy Cross School
Anderson, IN

Holy Cross School in Anderson is seeking a Substitue Teacher to lead our middle school students in Writing and Literature courses. This position will require daily full-time teaching from January 7, 2023 until March 17, 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display a desire to work in a Christ-centered community
• Create and implement lessons based on Indiana academic standards
• Utilize assessments to drive differentiated instruction
• Communicate with parents
• Exhibit classroom management skills
• Integrate technology

REQUIREMENTS:

• Respect and honor Catholic beliefs and practices
• Possess excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills

Contact: Principal Rob Frey, rfrey@holycrossschool-anderson.org, call or text 317.702.8338

High School Theology Teacher
Central Catholic Jr./Sr High School
Lafayette, IN 

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 approximately  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 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 system-wide. The five schools that are part of LCSS are St. Francis Early Learning Academy (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 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.

Primary Purpose: 
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a successful candidate will have the ability to develop students' understanding of the Catholic faith and their faith formation. The candidate must be a disciple of Christ and exemplify a Catholic lifestyle. They also must have a love for the Church and her children. The ideal candidate will have a Catholic Theology degree and teaching experience, but neither is required. This position includes developing lesson plans that engage and guide students on their journey of faith. This position will also include the opportunity to develop and implement further connections with campus ministry.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Use data to evaluate student progress and drive classroom instruction.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

• Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

• Preferred Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Roman Catholic Theology (but not required). 
• Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols

• In-depth knowledge of Roman Catholic theology.
• Understands or willingness to learn the school’s Learning Management Systems (Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, Moodle, etc.).

• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Organize and coordinate work.
• Build parent and student relationships.
• Collaborate inside and outside of the department.

• 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. 

• Encourage the student’s understanding of the Roman Catholic faith and their faith formation.
• Assess student performance.
• Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
• Develop a curriculum utilizing current events and educational resources.

• 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) 

• Able to move about the work environment
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Visual acuity to see the computer screen
• Able to move tables and chairs
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Able to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool if necessary

• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.
• This job operates in an office/school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

• 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 the 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.

To Apply: 
Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org and clicking on “About” and “Employment Opportunities”.

Secretary (part-time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN

The school secretary will model the values of St. Michael Catholic School while supporting the Principal and Operations Manager with the day-to-day office activities.  The position will serve as receptionist, greet and direct visitors cordially, and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and school staff.  The position is part-time not to exceed 29 hours/week.  The work schedule will be determined by the School Operations Manager in conversation with the candidate.

Essential duties include:

• Help manage the reception area, answer phones, great students,parents, visitors, and assist with their needs. 
• Organize and publish school newsletters & communications to families
• Prepare and maintain student records and ensure that they are updated 
• Handle mail distribution
• Assist students in the nurse's office (basic first aid) 
• Process lunch orders

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers and staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Ability to receive and organize paperwork from parents, teachers and administrators
• Enter student enrollment data into the School Information System
• Maintain files and required documentation (emergency drills, etc)

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume to Amy Hartwell, Operations Manager, at alhartwell@stmichaelmuncie.org

Elementary Aide (part-time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN

St. Michael Catholic School in Muncie is seeking two part-time Elementary School Aide(s) for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year.  The ideal candidate(s) will be faithful, energetic, and organized individual who is dedicated to supporting the classroom teacher(s) with the academic and spiritual development of students.

Candidate should possess the following:
· A high school diploma or higher
· Experience in working with young children in a classroom setting is preferred
· Functional skills in the use of technology within the classroom
· The ability to function well within a group of colleagues
· Maintain order in a calm and consistent fashion, with a demeanor appropriate for young children
· Candidates who model Catholic beliefs, practices, and values are preferred

All interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest to Mrs. Erin Kinsella, Principal, at enkinsella@stmichaelmuncie.org

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE ASSISTANT (Part Time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN

St. Michael Catholic School in Muncie is seeking a part-time After-School Care Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year.   We are seeking a faithful, organized and energetic Assistant to support the After Care Manager.  The position is available immediately for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.  The typical hours are Monday through Friday 3:00 – 5:30pm.

Preferred candidate should possess the following:
A high school diploma or higher
The ability to function well within a group
Able to maintain order in a calm and consistent fashion with a demeanor appropriate for young children
Model Catholic beliefs, practices, and values

If interested, please contact Amy Hartwell, Operations Manager, at alhartwell@stmichaelmuncie.org
 

General Maintenance and Technology Specialist
St. Michael School and Muncie Parishes
Muncie, IN

St. Michael School and the Parishes of Muncie are seeking a candidate for a full-time General Maintenance and Technology Specialist.  This hands-on position will work alongside Pastorate Maintenance supporting St. Michael School, St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center, St. Lawrence Parish and St. Mary Parish.  

Along with general maintenance duties, the technology duties include troubleshooting hardware, software, network infrastructure, operating systems, applications and other technology systems.   Candidate should possess general maintenance skills and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with technology systems.  Candidate must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to honor and maintain confidentiality, comfortable with the physical demands of the position, and be able to work as part of a Maintenance Team.

The candidate must have an understanding and respect for the Catholic Church, it’s beliefs and practices.  Pay is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits (health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan).  To apply, please send  your resume to Phil McPherson, Director of Operations, at pmcpherson@parish.dol-in.org