Draper - Instructor/Para Educator - 26-27 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyUtah, 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
Classroom instructor works with a K-6 homeroom teacher to meet the needs of students in homeroom classes, teaching math and reading groups, supervising lunch and recess, and helping with other tasks.
Requirements
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
- Ability to work well in a teamwork environment
- Good classroom management skills
- College degree not necessary, but successful completion of a basic academic skills (parapro) exam or meeting highly qualified status in one of three ways
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Up to 2% match on 401k contributions
- PTO and school breaks
- Professional development and licensing pathways
- Priority enrollment for daycare and school aged children