26-27 South Campus Lower Elementary School Fellow Teacher

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

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. Working closely with school-level administrators, the Fellow Teacher will help develop, plan, and prepare lessons in collaboration with lead teachers. In the classroom, the Fellow Teacher will partner with lead teachers to teach, re-teach, facilitate small-group instruction, and provide additional support across a variety of learning environments.
The Fellow Teacher will also serve as the school’s primary substitute, providing coverage for daily teacher absences and, when needed, supporting longer-term staff leaves and/or vacancies. Fellows may work across multiple academic subjects depending on the needs of the school and the Fellow’s individual strengths and skillset.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Possess a general understanding of academic standards and utilize student assessment data to inform instruction and support improved learning outcomes.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level