Teacher - P.E., St. Peter-Immanuel, 2026-27 School Year

About the Role

This position works cooperatively with leadership of the congregation that owns the school, LUMIN's Board of Directors, school staff, parents, and students to help the school accomplish its mission of nurturing and equipping all children in a strong Christian and academic environment to become life-long learners, growing in faith, capable of making responsible decisions, and serving God and the community.

The Teacher will conduct student instruction, classroom monitoring, behavior modification, and nurturing of students.

Responsibilities

• Follow Christian-based philosophy and principles, plan, prepare, and teach the prescribed curriculum for the grade and/or subject area(s).
• Implement, execute, and measure academic success at the classroom level.
• Assist with the ongoing review and improvement of processes and procedures related to the school.
• Follow established teaching protocols and programs to ensure consistency among all schools.
• Work cooperatively and interact positively with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Oversee classroom discipline and escalate issues to appropriate personnel, as applicable.
• Maintain high presence and availability to all students, faculty, and parents.
• Monitor students during break, lunch, and recess.
• Supervise co-curricular activities, as needed.
• Support rotational duties with other teachers such as before-school supervision, after-school supervision, leading faculty devotions, and detention room monitoring.
• Participate in and attend school functions and faculty meetings.
• Provide leadership in ensuring a positive and cooperative culture and climate exists within the school.
• Provide structure, directions, and evaluation of Teacher’s Aid (when applicable).
• Prepare for and attend teacher conferences as scheduled, and as needed for individual students.
• Participate in faculty devotions.

Requirements

• Must believe in Christian-based philosophy and principles and extend those to students and families.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Teacher Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a professional manner with a diverse population of children, youth, and adults.
• Possess the ability to establish a rapport with youth, parents, and other staff, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Experience working in an urban school environment, including general knowledge of issues facing at-risk youth, is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other disciplines in problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate and work in multiple settings and environments.
• Has a personal belief in God’s ability to change lives.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, depending on work task.
• Work will be performed in a school environment.
• Willingness to be outside with students during recess/breaks.
• Clear need to understand and lead efforts in child and school safety.

Pay

Salary: $45,500 and up, based on years of experience and advanced degrees, with the ability to earn more as you grow.

Schedule

Exempt/Salaried (full-time; 10-month position; flexibility of hours for some nights and weekend activities).