25-26 Assistant Director of Business Programs

Assistant Director of Business Programs

(Business, Entrepreneurship, Free Enterprise, Student Leadership)

Location: Augustine Prep (North & South Campus)

Schedule: Full-time, 12-Month

Reports To: Director of College & Career

Desired Start Date: ASAP

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.  

In this role, you will serve as a visionary, Jesus-centered leader responsible for designing, launching, and stewarding  K–12 business programming. You will bring a strategic mindset to building rigorous, real-world learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, while developing others and cultivating strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a commitment to helping students discover and develop their God-given gifts and a passion for entrepreneurship and free-enterprise principles. A successful candidate will teach and shape programming in business, entrepreneurship, and student leadership, intentionally integrating faith throughout the curriculum and ensuring long-term impact, growth, and sustainability of the program.

Strategic Program Development

• Working closely with Aug Prep leadership and the Director of College and Career, lead the development, launch, and execution of a strategic plan for Aug Prep’s developing Business, Entrepreneurship, and Free-Enterprise program across the K-12 spectrum.
• Share the program vision and long-term goals for the program aligned to Aug Prep’s North Star, mission, Christian faith, and curriculum objectives.
• Research and build understanding of existing programming and partnerships aligned with this work (ex. HS government and economics curriculum; mini-economies within classrooms; partnerships with local nonprofits, etc.) seeking to connect the pieces within a broader vision.
• Research, identify and build relationships with local and national organizations that provide best practices, offer examples of success, and can support Aug Prep in the development and execution of programming.
• Develop hands-on learning before- or after-school clubs and opportunities for students. 

Program Design & Implementation

• Design and implement programming that builds entrepreneurial thinking, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of free enterprise principles for Aug Prep students.
• Plan and manage workshops, seminars, guest speaker events, and other experiential learning opportunities that connect students with real-world business leaders.
• Develop a sequence of courses and activities that cater to varying student levels, from introduction to advanced entrepreneurial projects. 
• Establish metrics for tracking the program’s impact on students' leadership, business acumen, and entrepreneurial abilities.
• Stay up-to-date on trends in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and education to keep the program innovative and forward-thinking.

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with school administrators and educators to integrate business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and free-enterprise concepts into existing curricula. 
• Teach business, entrepreneurship, and/or student leadership courses and/or modules within other courses, with a focus on developing students' mindsets, critical thinking, communication , and leadership skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and department heads to create lesson plans, project-based learning opportunities, and case studies that reflect current industry practices in leadership and entrepreneurship. Train and equip teachers, as needed, to support high-quality implementation of programming.
• Mentor students through individual and group projects, helping them design and execute entrepreneurial ventures.

Organizational Leadership 

• Serve as a connector across different schools (elementary, middle, high), departments, and external organizations to build a cohesive and comprehensive K-12 business program.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program staff, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Build relationships with local businesses, alumni, non-profits, and other stakeholders to create internship opportunities, mentorships, and partnerships for students.
• Represent the program at external events, conferences, and industry gatherings to increase visibility and foster collaboration with potential partners.
• Be a student and staff connector with existing Aug Prep departments and student organizations such as College and Career, NHS, Student Council, etc. 
• Work with Aug Prep leadership to engage the Business Program Advisory Council
• Develop and manage the program’s budget, resources, and timelines to ensure program sustainability and effective scaling as the program grows.

What We’re Looking For

• A belief in the ability of every child and commitment to excellence
• Bachelor's Degree, including any other requirements for accreditation, (Master’s degree a plus). State teaching license preferred but not required
• Alignment with Aug Prep’s Mission, North Star, and Christian values
• Strong organizational, logistics, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Drive)
• Comfort learning and applying new technologies and AI tools
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple timelines calmly and accurately
• Team player with a service mindset
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• 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.