26-27 South Campus Lower Elementary School K4-2nd Grade Bible Teacher

About the role

K4 - 2 Bible Teacher

Location: Aug Prep South Campus

Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year

Reports To: Lower Elementary School Principal

Desired Start Date: August 2026

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Academics:
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned Bible instruction for K4–2nd students, using high-quality materials, effective teaching practices, and a balanced approach to Scripture study, discussion, reflection, and application.
• Foster Biblical understanding, spiritual growth, and discipleship through engaging and interactive lessons that help students connect God’s Word to their daily lives and develop a personal relationship with Christ.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, providing whole-group, small-group, and individualized support while using standards and student learning data to guide planning and adjust instruction.
• Monitor, assess, and document student learning using formative and summative assessments to track spiritual and academic growth, inform instructional decisions, and support students’ faith development.
• Contribute to school-wide events, chapel services, and faith-based initiatives, actively supporting the school’s mission and helping cultivate a Christ-centered community.
• Classroom Environment and Student Relationships:
• Integrate character education and/or faith-based values into daily lessons.
• Create and maintain a caring, loving, 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 using high quality materials.
• 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

• Lead and support with weekly Chapel and Worship.
• Bible Teacher will teach all 20 sections of K4 - 2 grade students, 4 grade levels with 5 sections of each grade level.
• 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.
• Passion for working with young children and fostering creativity and confidence.
• Bachelor's Degree in education, theology or related field, including any other requirements for accreditation, (Master’s degree a plus). State teaching license preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in teaching/ministry.
• Experience leading and engaging students in worship.
• Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of Biblical studies and ability to teach age-appropriate lessons across multiple grade levels.
• A passion to share the gospel and a gift for evangelism.
• Strong understanding of early childhood and elementary instructional practices.
• 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.
• Lasting 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.