Salem - Instructor/Para Educator - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Salem (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Up to 2% match on 401k contributions

PTO and school breaks

Professional development opportunities

Priority enrollment for daycare

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Salem, Utah, is seeking a Classroom Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. In this role, you will assist a K-6 homeroom teacher and teach small reading and math groups, ensuring students' academic success.

Qualified applicants should be energetic and enthusiastic, with good classroom management skills. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k match, and professional development opportunities.

Note: The anticipated start date is August 3, 2027.

Qualifications

• Commitment to student success.
• Ability to work in a teamwork environment.
• No specific license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the homeroom teacher with grading and making copies.
• Teach basic reading and math groups to small groups of students.
• Monitor lunch, recess, transitions, and assembly behavior.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Classroom management

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree or 48 college credit hours

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Salem - Salem, UT 84653

Job Summary

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
• No license required
• Able to work well in a teamwork environment, including participation in a coaching model for teaching
• Able to demonstrate good classroom management skills

A college degree is not necessary for an instructor position, and we will train and coach instructors until they are confident in their job duties. Instructors work 36.5 hours a week and only work during the school year (off during school vacations).

Highly Qualified Status Requirements

• Earned an Associates Degree; or
• Earned 48 college credit hours; or
• Successfully completing a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire.

Job Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance will be offered.
• Up to 2% match on 401k contributions.
• PTO and school breaks.
• Professional development and licensing pathways.
• Priority enrollment for daycare and school aged children (or grandchildren!)

* PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ANTICIPATED START DATE IS AUGUST 3, 2027 - THIS IS A POSITION FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR *