English Teacher, Secondary - Fall 2026

Discovery Ranch 1; Mapleton (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts for professional gear brands

Proximity to Zion National Park and US

Job summary

Discovery Ranch for Boys is seeking an English Teacher to provide traditional classroom instruction in a relationship-based residential setting. Morning therapy work complements afternoon school, serving adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges.

The role emphasizes engaging, creative teaching and active participation in the healing process within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
• ICC certified (we may provide)
• Preferred: Current teaching license in the State of Utah

Responsibilities

• Provide traditional classroom instruction in a unique setting to a diverse student body.
• School is held in the afternoon with mornings devoted to therapy work.
• Work as part of a larger team in providing integrated care services to students.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First Aid & CPR certified

ICC certified

Utah driver's license

Job description

Through relationships and experiences we develop identity, discover success, and thrive.

Help young men in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey.

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Part-time | Monday-Thursday | 3:30-8:30 pm | $22-25/hour depending on experience and certification

This position is ideal for, but not limited to:

• a retired teacher who still wants to work part time
• a parent wanting to work opposite of their spouse's 9-5
• a current teacher looking for more opportunities

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As our English Teacher, you will provide traditional classroom instruction in an unique setting to a diverse student body. Discovery Ranch for Boys is a relationship-based residential treatment center. We use evidence-based practices and emphasize experiential therapy.

You will work as part of our larger team in providing integrated care services to our students, who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Mornings are devoted to therapy work while school is held in the afternoon, the ideal time for academic engagement in adolescents.

We need an engaged, creative, and dedicated teacher who sees the value in our students and will help them see it too as they continue their education. Healthy relationships, novel and challenging experiences, and a strengths-based approach are how we foster the healing process and create lasting change, and this happens just as much in the classroom as anywhere else.

Serve families. Be a part of the healing journey.

Join the academic team at Discovery Ranch for Boys.

Requirements

Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses

• 21+ years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
• ICC certified (we may provide)

Preferred

• Current teaching license in the State of Utah

Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands
• A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts