Cedar City - PT Secondary Latin Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Cedar City, UT is seeking a Secondary School Teacher who will design and implement educational curriculum for high school students. The role requires supervising students, developing engaging lesson plans, and maintaining communication with parents and faculty.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, state accreditation, and have a passion for teaching. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential as well as the ability to adapt to the needs of students.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices.
• Desire to teach secondary school-aged children.
• Ability to design engaging lessons using various teaching methods.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises student behavior in the classroom and during trips.
• Plans and develops age-appropriate course studies.
• Designs individual lesson plans using various techniques.
• Prepares teaching materials and evaluates student performance.
• Discusses student difficulties with parents and faculty.
• Monitors student progress and maintains required records.
• Participates in faculty meetings and training seminars.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson design

Strong communication

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

State accreditation and licensing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Location: Cedar City - Cedar City, UT 84721

Job Summary: The Secondary (High) School Teacher will design and implement educational curriculum in one or more academic, technical, or vocational subjects appropriate for students in secondary (high) school.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the behavior of students in the classroom, on school grounds, and on educational trips.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans in one or more academic, technical, or vocational subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for graduation, vocational school, or college, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with guidance counselors to help students select a college or course of study.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district and state laws and policies.
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the pedagogy and best practices of education.
• Desire to teach secondary (high) school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• The ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as the flipped classroom, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and state accreditation and licensing required; Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required.
• Prior teaching experience highly preferred.
• Specialized training in teaching secondary school-aged children is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.