25-26 Upper Elementary School 3rd-5th Fellow Teacher

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fellow Teacher to join their vibrant educational community. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth, allowing the Fellow to transition to a lead teacher position within two years. You'll work closely with experienced educators, planning engaging lessons and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on both academic and spiritual development, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in students' lives. Join a team that values integrity, faith, and a whole-child approach to education, and help inspire the next generation of learners.

Qualifications

• Belief in every child's potential and commitment to excellence.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engaging lessons while integrating Biblical truth.
• Support lead teachers and provide sub coverage as needed.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Organization development

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Aug Prep!

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and heart 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 2,100 K4-12 students in our eighth year on the South Side of Milwaukee.

Why Choose Aug Prep?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee Business Journal six times in just eight years, standing out as the only school on the list in most years!
• Opening Doors: Our students regularly surpass expectations on state assessments.
• High Expectations for All: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and development for students and staff alike, grounded in our Christian faith.
• Outstanding Resources: With 1:1 technology, an advanced sports complex, performing arts center, and two swimming pools, our campus is built for excellence.
• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics, we nurture students’ minds, bodies, and spirits.

Ideal Candidate
Are you a dedicated, growth-focused educator with a deep love for Jesus and a heart for serving students of diverse backgrounds? If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Position Description:
The goal of this position is to provide the Fellow with several opportunities to be prepared to transition to a lead teacher position within two years. A Fellow Teacher will work closely with the Instructional Coach at their school level to develop, plan, and prepare lessons alongside the lead teachers. The Fellow Teacher will work in connection with the lead teachers in the classroom to teach, re-teach, provide small-groups, or support in other ways in a variety of classrooms. The Fellow Teacher will serve as the school level sub and provide sub coverage for daily absences. The Fellow Teacher may also be requested to cover for staff who have an extended leave. Fellows will cover a variety of academic subjects based on the needs of the school and the skillset of the employee.

Report Structure:
The Upper Elementary School Fellow Teacher reports to the Upper Elementary School Principal.

A St. Augustine Preparatory Fellow will:

• Plan and execute highly engaging and academically rigorous lessons for the school level he/she is assigned.
• Seek out opportunities to integrate Biblical truth with their lessons.
• Have bi-weekly meetings with an instructional coach and implement feedback to improve their practice.
• Implement curriculum and activities to ensure that their students meet academic benchmarks and grade-level standards.
• Use academic data to modify both whole and small-group instruction in order to best meet the needs of their 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.
• Serve as the school level sub and provide coverage for daily absences and/or extended absences.
• Support with intervention/acceleration periods for the school level he/she is assigned.
• Work with instructional aides, lead teachers, and parent/community volunteers.
• Help with arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal duties.
• Attend all school-related professional development sessions and staff meetings.
• Support the school by completing other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and organization development.
• Ability to balance a focus on big picture priorities while not losing sight of the annual goals and objectives.
• Participating member in a local church.
• 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.

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.