Cedar City - Elementary School Teacher - 26-27 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyCedar City, Utah, United States
Posted March 3, 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 and for coordinating and conducting all activities in relation to student learning and accomplishing the mission of AMERICAN PREP.
Requirements
- Commits to delivering the AMERICAN PREP curriculum to all students equitably
- Follows the 180-day plan for their grade level or subject level, and updates the plan annually to allow for data-driven improvements
- Communicates knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans
- Generous 401(k) plan
- PTO and school breaks
- Professional development and licensing pathways
- Priority enrollment for daycare and school-aged children