Cedar City - Elementary School Teacher - 25-26 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyCedar City, Utah, United States
Posted March 13, 2026
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
The Teacher at AMERICAN PREP reports to the School Academic Director (Elementary) and is responsible for the instruction and assessment of a class of students, as well as coordinating and conducting all activities in relation to student learning and accomplishing the mission of AMERICAN PREP.
Requirements
- Delivering the AMERICAN PREP curriculum to all students equitably
- Adhering to the AMERICAN PREP Staff Manual
- Developing and maintaining a stimulating and nurturing environment that meets student's individual and class needs
- Assessing student achievement and developing plans to ensure student progress based on assessment data
- Using Direct Instruction approaches where required or recommended
- Implementing the CHAMPs program
- Participating in team meetings and offering professional guidance and input
- Engaging in professional communication that meets AMERICAN PREPs communication policy
- Utilizing data gathering and submitting required reports in a timely manner
- Demonstrating an understanding of the Trivium and providing instruction appropriate to the phase of learning students are in
- Shows empathy for and understanding of students
- Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
- Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity
- Holds parent/student/teacher conferences as outlined in the staff manual
- Works effectively with parent volunteers
- Models and promotes positive interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills as outlined in AMERICAN PREPs communication policy
- Assumes responsibility for his/her professional growth
- Works as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, educational experience and training
- Acts as a role model and resource for students and other staff members
- Demonstrates and encourages creativity and excellence
- Is willing to assume responsibilities outside of the classroom
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan