Position Overview

St. Jude of the Lake is seeking a part-time (0.3 FTE), long-term substitute middle school Spanish teacher for the remainder of the school year. This position is ideal for an educator who loves the Spanish language, culture, and helping students grow in confidence reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish. If helping middle school students build foundational Spanish skills while fostering curiosity about the Spanish-speaking world excites you, this role may be a great fit.

In this position, you will guide students in developing core language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The overall curriculum and program direction are established, allowing you to focus on instruction, classroom culture, and steady student growth.

This long-term substitute role has the potential to be extended or developed into a full-time position for the right candidate based on overall fit and program needs.

About St. Jude of the Lake

St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School is a joy-filled Catholic school where every child is known, loved, and challenged. Our faculty culture is collaborative, energetic, and rooted in our belief that Catholic education forms the whole person. With just-right class sizes, supportive families, and a clear academic vision, teachers at St. Jude have the freedom, tools, and backing to do their best work. We combine strong academics with genuine community and a shared mission—preparing our students for this life and the next.

What We Offer

Our teachers love serving at St. Jude’s. Here are a few reasons why:

• Faith first – Our faith is the heart of our mission. Through weekly Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, daily prayer, feast days, and retreats, students encounter the beauty of the Catholic faith.
• An established program – Curriculum and scope are already in place, allowing you to focus on teaching and student engagement rather than building from scratch.
• Just-right class sizes – More time for meaningful instruction and building the relationships that make middle school teaching fruitful.
• A joyful faculty culture – Work with colleagues who laugh together, support one another, and genuinely enjoy their work.
• Supportive families – Engaged parents who partner with you and value your role in their children’s formation.
• Find balance – A 0.3 FTE schedule that allows you to focus on excellent instruction while maintaining balance outside of work.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a deep love for His Church
• Ability to build positive, structured classroom environments for middle school students
• Strong proficiency in Spanish and ability to teach foundational grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills
• Experience teaching students at a PK–8 Catholic school
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, world language education, education, or a related field OR native/near-native fluency in Spanish strongly welcomed

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to Benjamin Vasko, Principal, at bvasko@stjudeofthelake.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.