Cedar City - Associate Teacher - 25-26 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyCedar City, Utah, United States
Posted September 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
American Preparatory Academy is a public charter school district in Salt Lake County that delivers a rigorous classical, liberal‑arts curriculum to over 3,500 students across multiple campuses. The West Valley City 2 campus serves K‑12 Title I students, with roughly 75 % from low‑income families and 95 % qualifying for free or reduced‑price lunch. The academy’s mission is to prepare first‑generation learners for college, and its after‑school programs—21 in total and serving about 800 students daily—are offered at no cost. By combining a traditional liberal‑arts approach with comprehensive, tuition‑free support services, APA distinguishes itself as a high‑impact educational choice for underserved communities.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Elementary Directors, this Associate Teacher role will supervise and instruct students with mild disabilities, serving as a stepping stone into a teaching career. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one instruction, supervision, and support to students, as well as assisting in teaching Math, Reading, and Spelling groups.
Requirements
- Earned an Associate Degree
- Earned 48 college credit hours
- Successfully completed a basic academic skills (ParaPro or Project PARA) exam within the first week of hire
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off