25-26 High School Drama Teacher

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, a growth mindset, and is driven to serve students from every walk of life.

Reporting Structure: The High School Drama Teacher reports to the High School Principal.

Position Description:

Candidates should have a diverse expertise in Drama (Technical Theater, Acting, and Advanced Production). The ideal candidate will be an exceptional collaborator and team player, have a deep understanding of literacy within the content area, and an ability to connect with and inspire students. We are particularly interested in educators passionate about working in urban education as a part of a high-performing, driven staff. Ideal candidates will also be well versed in strategies to promote metacognitive engagement and be willing to go the extra mile for students. Candidates should be organized, detail oriented, and show expertise in developing lesson plans. 

A St. Augustine Preparatory High School Visual Arts Teacher will:

• Hold the primary responsibility for the social, emotional, and academic development of their students while acknowledging their individual needs and development.
• Ensure that all students receive a high-quality educational experience resulting in high student achievement
• 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.
• Develop curriculum and instructional strategies to provide individualized and small group instruction by adapting the 9-12 approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Use academic data to modify both whole and small-group instruction in order to best meet the needs of their students
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records in a timely fashion in order to prepare progress reports
• Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals; develop strategies for individual education plans as needed
• Integrate technology and student learning styles into instruction
• Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues, supervisors, students, parents/guardians, and community members
• Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings/professional development (collaborative planning time teams, etc.), formal coursework, workshops, and seminars/inservices in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices
• Maintain positive and productive relationships, focused on collective problem-solving processes, in order to create, support, and sustain an environment conducive to optimal learning

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s degree a plus).
• Effective oral and written communication skills; bilingual (written and spoken) in Spanish preferred.
• Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and organization development; able to balance a focus on big picture priorities while not losing sight of the annual goals and objectives.
• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
• Participating member of a local Church.
• 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.

​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

Salary : $48,000 - $90,000