Elementary School Teacher K5 Teacher

Location: Aug Prep North Campus

Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year

Reports To: K-8 Principal

Desired Start Date: July 2026

More Than a Job, A Mission

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do
• Join a team where you can pray together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!
• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing arts centers, top-notch classrooms and two swimming pools.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and souls.
• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure our staff finds JOY with one another too!
• Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

In This Role, You Will empower students to discover their potential and pursue excellence—academically, personally, and spiritually—through high-quality teaching and authentic care. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional collaborator and team player, have a deep understanding of all content areas, and an ability to connect with and inspire students. We are particularly interested in educators passionate about working in urban education as a part of a high-performing, driven staff. Ideal candidates will also be well versed in strategies to promote metacognitive engagement and be willing to go the extra mile for students. Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and show expertise in developing lesson plans.

Academics

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and other subjects as assigned.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including small-group and individual support.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress; use assessment data to inform instruction.
• Possess a general understanding of academic standards and utilize student assessment data to inform instruction and support improved learning outcomes.

Classroom Environment and Student Relationships

• Seek out opportunities to integrate Biblical truth with their lessons.
• Integrate character education and/or faith-based values into daily lessons.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behavior in a consistent and effective manner, promoting courage, respect, integrity, and perseverance through the development and maintenance of positive relationships with students.
• Serve as the cultural and spiritual model for their students, always interacting respectfully and striving to demonstrate God’s love to their students and families.
• Effectively communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and needs.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.

Professionalism

• Be open to coaching and feedback to continuously improve teaching practices and support positive student outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to implement instruction with fidelity.
• Collaborate as a team player and proactively offer solutions as challenges arise throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with colleagues, instructional aides, and support staff to enhance student learning.
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members, maintaining positive, solution-oriented relationships that foster a strong, inclusive environment for optimal learning.
• Continuously seek professional growth through building and department meetings/professional development, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/in-services.
• Serve as a role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and positive behavior.
• Remain open-minded to professional growth and actively engage in the school community as we continue to grow and evolve over the coming years.

Schoolwide Support and Supervision

• Monitor and support students during morning arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal.
• Serve with a flexible, open heart that recognizes no duty is outside the scope of your role, we are a team that is stronger together in service of our students.

What We’re Looking For

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree, including any other requirements for accreditation, (Master’s degree a plus). State teaching license preferred but not required.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills, support students’ emotional needs with empathy, contribute as a collaborative team member, and remain flexible during schedule changes or unexpected shifts.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
• Lastly and most important, the candidate must demonstrate and possess the highest integrity, and be able to live the values, beliefs, and culture of St. Augustine Prep.

*This describes general information about the position, however, should not be considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

​Non-Discriminatory Policy

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.