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Position: Elementary Music Teacher - St. Lawrence Elementary School - Part Time

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

Fall 2026-2027 Academic Year

St. Lawrence Elementary School:

St. Lawrence Elementary School is a Roman Catholic elementary school, grades K-6, serving the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana.

Job Summary:

The Lafayette Catholic School System is seeking dynamic, faith-filled servant leaders who love children and enjoy teaching. We are looking for committed teachers who want to be part of a close, supportive faith community. We are seeking a faithful, energetic, and organized educator who is dedicated to the academic and spiritual development of our students.

Primary Purpose:

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

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
• Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols

Special Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

Knowledge:

• Understands appropriate use of Learning Management Systems.

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 also being 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 elementary school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
• Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, instruction, and creating music.

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)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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 our best and utilize our talents for the benefit of others.
• Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social status, economic status, cultural status, or personal status.
• Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn.
• Humility and Understanding: We strive to understand first and humbly foster the resolution of conflicts directly with one another and 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 that our God-given talents are fully discovered and maximized.
• Integrity: We strive for honesty in our actions and words.

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.