2025-2025 Primary Teacher - Grades K4-1st

Milwaukee College Prep; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering the success of every child. As a full-time teacher, you will engage students with a rigorous curriculum that promotes critical thinking and academic excellence. You will work collaboratively with fellow educators to create a supportive learning environment and utilize data to inform your teaching practices. This role not only allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of students but also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a retirement plan. If you are passionate about education and committed to the success of every child, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching certification required.
• Experience in urban education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a rigorous curriculum that is standards-aligned.
• Design assessments to measure student progress.
• Engage in collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Data-Driven Instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Wisconsin Teaching Certification

Job description

We know for certain that our greatest asset, and the thing that defines us and differentiates us, is our incredible mission-driven, hard working, loving, “never surrender” team of educators. They are the best of the best. Embracing the Milwaukee College Prep philosophy that children don’t fail; adults do — our educators deliver high quality rigorous instruction, which produces unmatched results and provides the foundation for our scholars to succeed in school and life.

Position: Teacher, full time, exempt

What you will do…

1. Teach rigorous curriculum to all scholars, regardless of proficiency, that is standards-aligned and ensures critical thinking.
2. Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward mastery.
3. Use data daily, weekly, and monthly to drive instructional practices.
4. Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and scholar data.
5. Consistently enforce and uphold school’s values, policies, and culture.
6. Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
7. Participate in network-wide functions and three-week staff orientation.
8. Model the behavior and excellence we expect from our scholars.
9. Direct educational assistants and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom culture and addressing needs of individual students.
10. Other duties assigned by the school leadership team.

What you should have…

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Wisconsin teaching certification.
3. A passion for teaching in Milwaukee.
4. Absolute belief in every child’s ability to succeed and tenacity to ensure that success.
5. Successful lead teaching experience in an urban environment preferred.
6. Certification in subject area preferred.

Compensation

At Milwaukee College Prep, we take care of our employees. We provide competitive salaries and a full slate of benefits including full health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with an optional 403b retirement plan with company match.

Milwaukee College Prep is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our school. Milwaukee College Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.