Position Overview

St. Jude of the Lake is seeking a full-time K–8 music teacher for the upcoming school year. This position is ideal for an educator who loves music, beauty, and working with a wide range of grade levels. If helping children develop confidence in their voices, understand the foundations of music, and experience the satisfaction of performing together excites you, this role may be a great fit.

In this position, you will guide students in foundational skills such as rhythm, pitch, movement, and participation, while also helping middle school students deepen their musical understanding and skill development. The overall curriculum, repertoire, and program direction are established.

An additional focus for this role will be preparing K–5 students and middle school choir for the Christmas Concert in December and Spring Concert for Grandparents Day in April. These performances are a cherished part of the school year and provide students with the opportunity to share their learning with family and friends. The music teacher will lead students through the preparation process, helping them develop the confidence, discipline, and teamwork necessary for a successful performance.

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.

Watch our recent video to learn more about St. Jude of the Lake.

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, repertoire, and concert plans 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 real practice and building the relationships that make 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.
• Stability and structure – A clearly defined long-term substitute role with strong administrative support.

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 across a range of grade levels
• Strong foundational knowledge of vocal music instruction and basic music theory
• Experience teaching students at a PK–8 Catholic school
• Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, education, or a related field

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.