Upper Elementary School Teacher (2026-27)

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48600 - 79300

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (2026-27)
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 Upper Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. A Cross Trainers Academy teacher is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ and believes in every students potential to learn. This role is responsible for developing pathways of learning for all students through the use of differentiated materials team collaboration and parent involvement as well as teaching students to love learning and how to overcome the challenges and obstacles they face that keep them from reaching their goals. This person is innovative teachable and knowledgeable about what motivates a student to grow academically socially and spiritually.

WORK SCHEDULE: Start date 8/1/2026.Monday 7:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

LOCATION: North Campus 1530 W Center Street Milwaukee WI. 53206

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruct Upper Elementary School students in a variety of subjects (specific to grade level)
Align curriculum with CTA identified academic and WI DPI learning standards
Develop thorough engaging lesson plans that meet grade level objectives and catches students 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors 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 servants 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:

$48600-$79300 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
Health Club reimbursement
Education assistance
Free onsite parking
Free meal available during shift
Business Casual/Casual dress

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.

Required Experience:

UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (2026-27)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 Sc...

Instruct Upper Elementary School students in a variety of subjects (specific to grade level)
Align curriculum with CTA identified academic and WI DPI learning standards
Develop thorough engaging lesson plans that meet grade level objectives and catches students 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors 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 servants 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: