Upper Elementary 3rd Grade Instructional Assistant

25-26 Upper Elementary 3rd Grade Instructional Assistant

Join our award‑winning team ustine Preparatory Academy, a Christian faith‑based school serving over 2,400 K4–12 students on the South Side of Milwaukee. We seek a dedicated, growth‑focused educator to support the Upper Elementary Classroom in week 26 of the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Instructional Assistant reports directly to the Upper Elementary School Principal.

The Instructional Assistant assists the lead teacher in delivering instructional programs, working with individual students or small groups to help them reach the class’s skill level. They support a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment, ensuring students fully benefit from the instructional program and available resources.

• Execute instructional activities with individual students or small groups following teacher direction.
• Ensure all students receive a high‑quality educational experience and achieve learning outcomes.
• Serve as the cultural and spiritual model for students, demonstrating God’s love and maintaining respectful interactions.
• Use academic data to modify whole and small‑group instruction to meet student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs, contribute to referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Integrate technology and diverse learning styles into instruction.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Participate in professional development, meetings, and collaborative planning to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships focused on collective problem‑solving.
• Fully represent St. Augustine Prep’s values and culture.
• Assist students in special education and general education classes and prepare classroom materials.
• Implement behavior management programs designed by teachers and staff.
• Monitor student use of instructional equipment.
• Act as a resource for substitute teachers in the teacher’s absence; authorized assistants may take over a classroom if they hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain high ethical behavior and confidentiality concerning student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Belief in the potential of every child and commitment to excellence for each student.
• Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active member of a local church.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Team player committed to St. Augustine Preparatory’s mission and model.
• Demonstrated highest integrity and alignment with Aug Prep’s values, beliefs, and culture.

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. As a faith‑based institution, we hire employees who agree with the school’s Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.