GENERAL MUSIC TEACHER (K4-5) & CHOIR (6 & 9)
Location: Aug Prep North Campus
Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year
Reports To: K4-8 Principal and High School Principal with program support from the Director of Arts
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)
Role Description:
Aug Prep North is seeking a passionate and visionary Music Teacher to build and grow a vibrant, developmentally aligned K4-9 music program. This educator will introduce students to the joy of music-making, foundational musical concepts, and creative expression, while laying the groundwork for future choral or strings/orchestra programs in middle and high school.
In This Role, You Will:
Academics
Develop and teach a cohesive K4-5 general music curriculum that inspires curiosity and joy through singing, movement, rhythm, and instrumental exploration.
Build and grow either a 6th-grade choir program focused on healthy vocal technique, ensemble skills, and developing confidence and joy in group music-making, or a 6th-grade strings/orchestra program introducing students to string instruments, ensemble playing, and foundational orchestral skills.
Establish a 9th-grade choir or strings/orchestra program that will anchor a growing secondary music program, support the long-term vision for a vibrant music program.
Engage young learners using Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, or similar methodologies, emphasizing creativity, play, and foundational musicianship.
Teach and inspire students in a way that nurtures musical skill development, expression, and lifelong appreciation for music.
Build musical literacy by teaching students to listen, perform, compose, and respond to a variety of musical styles and traditions.
Introduce students to a variety of age-appropriate instruments, vocal practices, and musical experiences.
Design and lead grade-level musical performances and celebrations that showcase student growth, musicianship, and confidence.
Classroom Environment and Student Relationships
Create a classroom environment where students explore, collaborate, and create as musicians, building both technical skill and expressive voice.
Build trusting relationships with students so each child feels known, seen, and loved.
Serve as a cultural and spiritual role model, demonstrating God's love through words, actions, and relationships.
Support students' character development by modeling and reinforcing the Aug Prep Way: serving in love with integrity, respect, courage, and perseverance.
Encourage students to take creative risks, celebrate one another's gifts, and contribute positively to the classroom community.
Professional
Collaborate with the Arts Team to support interdisciplinary learning, shared arts events, and meaningful performance experiences across grade levels.
Partner with classroom teachers to connect music learning to broader school themes, celebrations, and community-building opportunities when opportunities arise
Communicate proactively and consistently with students, families, and colleagues, providing updates on learning, progress, and upcoming performances or events.
Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Seek continuous professional growth through coaching, arts team collaboration, department meetings, workshops, and ongoing learning.
Schoolwide Support and Supervision
Participate in school-wide celebrations of creativity, including concerts and Arts Live events that highlight student joy and growth.
Showcase students' musical achievements to honor learning, build pride, and strengthen the presence of the arts within the school community.
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
Belief in the creative ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
Degree in Music Education or related field, with experience teaching elementary general music preferred , including any other requirements for accreditation (Master's degree a plus). State teaching license not required.
Visionary thinker eager to build a program from the ground up, shaping the future of music at a growing campus.
Enthusiasm for joining a collaborative arts team and shaping the next chapter of Aug Prep North's arts program.
Ability to work collaboratively across two buildings on the same campus, integrating theatre arts into a growing school community.
Self-motivated, innovative and organized to be able to manage multiple grade levels
Commitment to faith-based education, integrating music as a tool for both artistic and spiritual growth.
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working on a unified, mission-driven arts team.
Self-directed, organized, collaborative and comfortable supporting a program that is growing and building identity.
Active participation in a Christian church.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model.
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to adapt instruction to early childhood, elementary, and middle school developmental stages.
Strong musicianship and either vocal skills for choir or string/instrumental skills for orchestral programs, with an interest in teaching elementary general music and developing secondary ensembles.
Understanding of child development and the ability to engage K4-5 students through interactive, movement-based, and play-centered learning.
Familiarity with Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, or other active music education methodologies
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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