K4-12 Physical Education Teacher
Location: North
Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year
Reports To: K4-8 Principal and High School Principal
Desired Start Date: July 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 26-27 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. (https://www.augprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC\ID=2483179&@type=d&pREC\ID=2533152)
In This Role, You Will empower students to discover their potential and pursue excellence-academically, personally, and spiritually-through high-quality teaching, purposeful movement, and authentic care. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional collaborator and team player, have strong knowledge of physical education pedagogy, and demonstrate a commitment to fostering physical literacy, wellness, teamwork, and sportsmanship across grade levels. We are particularly interested in educators passionate about working in urban education as part of a high-performing, mission-driven staff. Ideal candidates will also be well versed in strategies that promote student engagement, perseverance, and a growth mindset, and will be willing to go the extra mile for students. Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and skilled at planning developmentally appropriate lessons that support all learners.
Academics
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned physical education instruction for K4-6th and 9th grade students using high-quality curricular materials, instructional best practices, and a balanced approach that builds motor skills, fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits.
Foster physical literacy, wellness, and sportsmanship through engaging, active, and inclusive lessons that promote movement, skill development, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for health and fitness.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs, providing whole-group, small-group, and individualized support while using academic standards, fitness benchmarks, and student data to guide planning and adjust instruction.
Monitor, assess, and document student learning and physical development through formative and summative assessments, using results to track progress, inform instruction, and improve student outcomes in fitness, skills, and cooperative play.
Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and administrators to align programming, support school-wide initiatives, and contribute to community-building activities, including health, fitness, and wellness events across the school.
Classroom Environment and Student Relationships
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 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 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.
Schoolwide Support and Supervision
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.
Bachelor's Degree in physical education, kinesiology or a related field, including any other requirements for accreditation, (Master's degree a plus). State teaching license preferred but not required.
Active participation in a Christian church.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to travel between K-8 and high school campuses as required.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Commitment to fostering a positive, student-centered learning environment.
Openness to professional development and continuous improvement in teaching practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates strong multitasking skills, supports students' emotional needs with empathy, contributes as a collaborative team member, and remains flexible during schedule changes or unexpected shifts.
Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
Knowledge/Skills:
Experience teaching PE to multiple grade levels, ideally including early childhood through high school.
Understanding of fitness, motor skill development, team sports, and recreational activities.
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, 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.
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