KINDERGARTEN (K4) TEACHER (2025-26)
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.
Cross Trainers Academy is seeking an energetic K4 teacher for the 2025-26 school year, who is capable of helping students to develop their social-emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential, teaching with patience and creativity. This individual should be flexible and supportive as students learn to navigate the world around them.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.
Cross Trainers Academy is seeking an energetic K4 teacher for the 2025-26 school year, who is capable of helping students to develop their social-emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential, teaching with patience and creativity. This individual should be flexible and supportive as students learn to navigate the world around them.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach K4 students foundational mathematical and literacy skills, along with personal, social and emotional skills, using a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, etc.) to motivate and stimulate their abilities
- Align curriculum with CTA identified academic and WI DPI learning standards
- Develop thorough, engaging lesson plans that meet grade level objectives and catches student’s attention and keeps them engaged and excited about learning
- Create a learning environment that is safe and nurturing
- Embody and demonstrate a Christ-like character, consistently enforcing school-wide core values with an emphasis on academic development, ensuring that students exhibit the same values
- Monitor student interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing, assisting students to resolve conflict with others
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and other staff members to ensure each scholar is making academic and social progress
- Meet deadlines for all tasks assigned including, but not limited to, lesson plan submission, data reporting, and expectations for inputting attendance, grades, and behavior records in student information system
- Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committees, faculty, and parent meetings
- Maintain a neat, organized and engaging classroom environment
- Fill in when needed for additional roles such as lunch, recess or dismissal monitors
- All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Teacher certification preferred, but not initially required (we are a Milwaukee Choice school - candidates have 3 years to complete this)
- A mature Christian with a servant’s heart who is able to relate well with others in a culturally-diverse population and willing to serve in an urban environment of significant need
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, communication, and data collection
- Patient, friendly, approachable, creative, engaging and inspiring
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families
- Competent in the following platforms: Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, PowerSchool
- A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian school environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
- Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission Statement of Faith and the Statement of Biblical Convictions
- Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
PREFERRED:
- Experience in an urban teaching environment
- Track record of closing the achievement gap, making gains greater than 1AYP
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE:
- $48,600-$79,300 based on experience/credentials
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts with employer match
- Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with generous employer contribution
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Education Assistance
- Health Club reimbursement
- Free onsite parking
- Free meal available during shift
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3, charitable, non-profit church, Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.