26-27 South Campus Lower Elementary School Fellow Teacher

About the role

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.

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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 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.

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 Fellow will have meaningful opportunities to grow professionally and be well-prepared to transition into a lead teacher role within two years.

Responsibilities

• Be prepared each day to serve primarily as a classroom substitute teacher, stepping into classrooms to provide seamless coverage whenever lead teachers or instructional assistants are absent.
• Be ready to take on long-term substitute teaching assignments when needed, maintaining consistent instruction, routines, and relationships for students over an extended period.
• Deliver standards-based lessons that maintain continuity of instruction and uphold the same high expectations and routines students experience with their classroom teacher.
• 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.
• 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 with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and needs.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Passion for working with young children and fostering creativity and confidence.
• Bachelor’s degree required; background in education, physical education, health, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children in educational, athletic, or youth development settings.
• Strong understanding of child development, movement, and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and adults.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and culture of Aug Prep.
• Demonstrates the highest integrity and models a Christ-centered life.
• Ability to plan lessons aligned to state standards and school expectations.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in positive, age-appropriate discipline.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in planning and preparation, and organization development; able to balance a focus on big picture priorities while not losing sight of the school goals and objectives.
• Committed to continuous growth and professional learning.
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.