25-26 Assistant Director of Business Programs

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A belief in the ability of every child and commitment to excellence
• Bachelor's Degree, including any other requirements for accreditation
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus
• State teaching license preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director