Kindergarten Teacher Earhart Elementary

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten

Date Posted:
5/20/2026

Location:
Earhart Elementary School
This is a 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher position at Earhart Elementary for the  school year. Applicants must hold a valid Indiana Elementary Generalist (K
6) or Early Childhood Education (P
3) license. Applicants who are in an approved Transition to Teaching program or who are eligible for an Emergency Permit in Elementary Education will also be considered.

External candidates should complete a certified application through the employment link on the Lafayette School Corporation (LSC) website. Current LSC teachers on a regular teaching contract may apply for transfer by submitting an internal application through Appli Track, accessible via the LSC employment page, no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2026.

Earhart Elementary School is located on the south side of Lafayette, approximately one hour north of downtown Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago along I-65 in west-central Indiana. Lafayette is a growing community with a strong economic base. The Greater Lafayette area is home to Purdue University, whose presence contributes to the region's vibrancy and quality of life, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the Midwest.

Kindergarten Teacher

Location: Earhart Elementary School - Lafayette, Indiana
Position Type: Certified Teaching Position
FTE: 1.0
Contract Term:  School Year
Contract Length: 181 Days
Start Date: August 5, 2026

Position Summary

The Lafayette School Corporation is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and highly effective educator to serve as a Kindergarten Teacher at Earhart Elementary School for the  school year.

The Kindergarten Teacher plays a critical role in shaping each child's first formal school experience by creating a warm, engaging, and structured classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. The successful candidate will provide developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction that builds foundational skills in early literacy, mathematics, social-emotional development, and positive classroom behaviors.

The ideal candidate is a creative and student-centered educator who fosters curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. This teacher will use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, collaborate closely with colleagues and families, and monitor student progress to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners while joining a supportive school community dedicated to academic excellence, meaningful relationships, and the success of every student.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Elementary Generalist (K
  6) or Early Childhood Education (P
  3) teaching license
• Candidates enrolled in an approved Transition to Teaching program or eligible for an Emergency Permit in Elementary Education will be considered
• High-level fluency in Spanish, including:
  • Native speaking ability
  • Strong reading and writing skills in Spanish
  • Ability to deliver academic content in Spanish
• Knowledge of dual language immersion instructional practices preferred
• Understanding of language acquisition and strategies for multilingual learners
• Strong classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction in Spanish and English within a dual language immersion framework
• Promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competency among students
• Use data to inform instruction and support student achievement
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and support staff
• Maintain effective communication with families in both English and Spanish
• Participate in ongoing professional development

About Earhart Elementary School

Located on Lafayette's south side, Earhart Elementary School serves more than 470 students in Kindergarten through Grade
4. Earhart is a welcoming and student-centered school community where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.

Earhart's mission is built on a shared commitment among students,…