26-27 South Campus Upper Elementary School Science Teacher

Upper Elementary School Science Teacher

Location: Aug Prep South Campus
Schedule: Full-time during the 10-month school year
Reports To: Upper Elementary School Principal
Desired Start Date: August 2026 

More Than a Job, A Mission

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 2026-2027 school year, initially serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

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. For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE.

In This Role, You Will

As a member of our Elementary School team, you will help create a joyful, academically rigorous classroom where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow. Our elementary program combines research-based instructional practices with a deep commitment to the social, emotional, and spiritual development of every child.

You will:

• Hold primary responsibility for the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of your students while recognizing and supporting their individual learning needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging science instruction aligned with grade-level standards and the school's curriculum.
• Foster curiosity, inquiry, and a love of learning through hands-on, student-centered instruction.
• Utilize student assessment data to differentiate instruction through whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning opportunities.
• Build a classroom culture rooted in high expectations, respect, joy, and Christian values.
• Serve as a Christ-centered role model by demonstrating integrity, compassion, and God's love in all interactions with students and families.
• Collaborate with instructional assistants to provide targeted interventions, enrichment, and small-group instruction.
• Partner with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and ensure student success.
• Integrate classroom technology to personalize instruction and enhance student engagement.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with students, families, and colleagues, providing frequent updates on student progress, classroom activities, and school initiatives.
• 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, coursework, workshops, and seminars.
• Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, school events, and other assigned responsibilities.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred). State teaching license not required.
• Active participation in a Christian church.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate learning for diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, student-centered learning environments that support academic excellence and character development.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• 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.

This document describes general information about the position; however, it should not be considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.

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.