St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Aug Prep) hiring 24-25 College & Career Teacher/Advisor in Milwaukee, WI | LinkedIn (2024)

Organization Description

There is no school like Aug Prep! In just its eighth year of operations, Aug Prep has been voted a “Best Place to Work” by its employees SIX times (in four of those years, there weren’t any other schools on the list!). What makes us so special?

• Authentic Christian faith integration that puts kids first in all that we do
• Exceptional academics- Since its inception, Aug Prep has exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations on ALL state report cards
• High expectations for students and staff
• Outstanding resources and facilities, including 1:1 technology, a massive sports complex and two swimming pools
• A focus on the whole child - mind, body and soul - through the arts, athletics and more

Aug Prep currently enrolls over 1,800 students. Our first three graduating classes earned over $21 million in college scholarships! Construction is complete on our second building which opened in August 2023 and we will add nearly 500 more new student seats and 50 additional job openings in the upcoming year.

Key Characteristics

The ideal candidate radiates a love for Jesus, embraces a growth mindset, and is driven to serve students from every walk of life.

Position Information

We believe that the greatest lever to student success is a strong teacher in every classroom. Our building is full of amazing students and teachers who work tirelessly for the good of their students. Aug Prep is looking for a College & Career Teacher/Advisor who loves Jesus, loves kids, and possesses a strong ability to connect students to resources and opportunities that promote pursuit of, and persistence through, best-fit postsecondary pathways. The College & Career Teacher/Advisor leads Senior Seminar, a year-long course that engages students in topics such as: the intersection of interests, aptitudes, and a sense of God’s calling (purposeful college and career exploration), postsecondary pathway applications (college, apprenticeship, or military), FAFSA, financial literacy, 21st century communication, scholarship applications, portfolio/interview preparation, and other key life skills.

We are seeking a person who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, strong moral character, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. In addition, the College & Career Teacher/Advisor serves as a model of mature Christian faith and demonstrates the values of Aug Prep on a daily basis. This is a full-time, year-round teaching and advising position.

Reporting structures:

The College & Career Teacher/Advisor will report directly to the Assistant Director of College and Career.

A St. Augustine Preparatory Academy College & Career Teacher/Advisor will:

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Teach critical life skills and college knowledge to all 12th-grade students utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board and other appropriate learning activities
• Provide timely and specific feedback to students on both formative and summative assessments and projects
• Use academic data to modify both whole and small-group instruction in order to best meet the needs of their students
• Continuously refine the college and career readiness curriculum and plan key events to support classroom instruction
• Work in tandem with faculty and administration to ensure that Senior Seminar is aligned to the school’s larger strategic/school plan

Advising

• Create a playbook for the assigned caseload of students that specifically addresses best-fit options, scholarship/financial aid plans, academic and extra-curricular goals/activities, and service goals
• Facilitate quarterly 1:1 advising meetings with every senior
• Identify resources for college going experiences (summer programs, college bridge, internships, and participation in other programs like Upward Bound)
• Build a network of college and community organizations that know our graduates’ abilities and value
• Identify resources for college financing including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment credit options, scholarships (academic, athletic, community service), etc
• Support and advise families in the decision making process for post-secondary education, college application/matriculation processes, admission standards including entrance exams, possible majors of study and college freshman course selection
• Ensure timely student submission of all application materials to appropriate post-secondary entities (i.e.: Common Application, Letters of Recommendation, Financial Waivers, etc.)

Coordinating and Communicating

• Coordinate all efforts with faculty and administration
• Plan, organize and facilitate college fairs, tours and summer ‘college going’ activities as well as organize and lead visits from post-secondary education entities on campus
• Create progress reports for faculty, administration, and parents
• Maintain positive and productive relationships, focused on collective problem-solving processes in order to create, support, and sustain an environment conducive to optimal learning

Data Management

• Use platforms including SchooLinks© and Schoology© to track and maintain individual student academic, college exploration, application and acceptance, and scholarship and financial aid data
• Monitor each student’s progress toward graduation and individual post-secondary goals
• Regular report on student goals, college and career readiness indicators, and college acceptances
• Analyze transcript and college acceptance data to provide information on general trends, areas of focus, and school-wide ‘wins’ to best advise students, teachers, and school leaders

Required Qualifications:

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree in Career/College Counseling or Education a plus)
• Wisconsin Certification PI 34 is desirable, but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills - bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Experience advising high-need high school-age students and their families preferred
• Team player committed to the St. Augustine Preparatory mission and model
• Participating member in a local Church
• 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

Non-Discriminatory PolicySt. 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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