Salem - Instructor/Para Educator - 25-26 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyUtah, United States
Posted November 17, 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
A classroom instructor works with a K-6 homeroom teacher to meet the needs of the students in the homeroom classes. Instructors also teach math and reading groups, help supervise lunch and recess, and help their homeroom teacher with other important tasks that need to be done throughout the school day.
Requirements
- Assist homeroom teacher (grading, making copies, etc.)
- Teach basic reading and math groups to small groups (average of 10-15 students)
- Assist students with special education needs and accommodations
- Monitor lunch, recess, transitions and assembly behavior
- Keep record of grades and special education data
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance