Elementary School Teacher FT - 1st Grade

Jordan District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UR S retirement plans

Long Term Disability

Worksite Benefits (Aflac)

Job summary

Jordan School District is hiring an Elementary School Teacher for 1st Grade. Must hold a Professional Educator License or be eligible via the Associate Educator License (AEL) program. The role requires fostering strong student relationships, high expectations, and collaborative work with staff, families, and the district.

Employee benefits include a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, LTD, and URS retirement options. See district resources for full details.

Qualifications

• Eligible to apply with USBE license or by obtaining an AEL.
• Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program may be accepted in lieu of an AEL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high expectations for students.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborate positively with colleagues and families.

Skills

Relationship building

High expectations for students

Collaborative mindset

Education

Professional Educator License (USBE)

Associate Educator License (AEL)

Job description

Elementary School Teacher FT - 1st Grade JobID: 15484

• Position Type: Licensed Elementary School/ 1st Grade
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Must be able to maintain high expectations for students, build positive relationships with students, and be a positive collaborator.

All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired.
An AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL.
Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.

INSURANCE

Jordan School District offersa comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums. The benefitspackage includes:

• Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental
• VoluntaryVision
• Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000
• SupplementaryLife and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Worksite Benefits (Aflac)

An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/

UTAH STATE RETIREMENT

Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options atwww.urs.org . You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.