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Middle School Theatre Teacher

Location: Aug Prep South Campus
Schedule: Full-time during 10-month school year
Reports To: MS Principal with program support from the Director of Arts
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 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.  

 

Role Description:

Aug Prep North is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and visionary Theatre Teacher to build and lead our Middle School theatre program, inspiring students to discover their voices, creativity, and confidence through performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator with a passion for theatre and expertise across all facets of theatrical production and performance. Additionally, this role offers the opportunity to create and direct after-school theatrical productions in the We Energies Foundation Performing Arts Center, helping to cultivate a vibrant and growing theatre culture within the Aug Prep community.

In This Role, You Will:

• Build upon the strong foundation established in our elementary theatre programs
• Foster a cohesive and inspiring K–8 theatre experience while preparing students for success in our high school theatre program 
• Guide and mentor students in classroom instruction, performance, and the technical aspects of theatre
• Develop and implement a comprehensive MS theatre curriculum that spirals skill development and fosters creativity, collaboration, and self-expression.
• Create meaningful opportunities for students to showcase their work and talent 
• 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, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/in-services.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Arts Team to support cross-grade arts events(Arts Live), and school-wide celebrations of creativity.
• Monitor and support students during morning arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal.

 

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate educator who believes in the power of theatre to transform confidence, communication, and community.
• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Active participation in a Christian church. 
• Degree in Theatre Education or related field, including any other requirements for accreditation (Master’s degree a plus). State teaching license not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual (written and spoken) in Spanish preferred.
• 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, 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.