Elementary School Teacher FT - 1st Grade

Jordan-School-District; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Worksite Benefits

URS retirement

Job summary

Jordan School District in Utah is seeking a licensed Elementary School Teacher for 1st grade. The position requires USBE licensure or eligibility for an Associate Educator License (AEL) and participation in APPEL during hiring.

Responsibilities include maintaining high expectations, building positive student relationships, and collaborating with colleagues. Postings close 09/16/2026; details and benefits are provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Must have a Utah Professional Educator License or be eligible for the Associate Educator License (AEL) to apply and participate in APPEL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high expectations for students and build positive relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and school initiatives.

Education

USBE Professional Educator License / AEL

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Jordan School District

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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. Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of an AEL.

INSURANCE

• Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 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.

Postings current as of 9/12/2026 11:42:58 PM CST.

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