Elementary School Teacher

Job Summary:

The Teacher at AMERICAN PREP reports to the School Academic Director (Elementary) and is responsible for the instruction and assessment of a class of students and for coordinating and conducting all activities in relation to student learning and accomplishing the mission of AMERICAN PREP.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Commits to delivering the AMERICAN PREP curriculum to all students equitably.

- Adheres to the AMERICAN PREP Staff Manual.

- Follows the 180-day plan for their grade level or subject level, and updates the plan annually to allow for data-driven improvements.

- Communicates knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner.

- Assesses student achievement and develops plans to ensure student progress based on assessment data.

- Develops and maintains a stimulating and nurturing environment that meets student's individual and class needs.

- Works with team partners or others as appropriate to develop curriculum that aligns with the AMERICAN PREP standards and the school's charter.

- Uses Direct Instruction approaches where required or recommended

- Implements the CHAMPs program.

- Supports standards-based instructional approaches that ensure the continuous progress of students desiring more challenge, including but not limited to high-ability and high-performance learners.

- Participates in team meetings and offers professional guidance and input

- Engages in professional communication that meets AMERICAN PREPs communication policy.

- Utilizes data gathering and submits required reports in a timely manner.

- Demonstrates an understanding of the Trivium and provides instruction appropriate to the phase of learning students are in. Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with this understanding.

- Shows empathy for and understanding of students.

- Prepare students adequately for all required assessments

- Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity. Facilitates resolution of problems that may arise with students and parents.

- Holds parent/student/teacher conferences as outlined in the staff manual.

- Works effectively with parent volunteers.

Professional Development Responsibilities:

- Models and promotes positive interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills as outlined in AMERICAN PREPs communication policy.

- Assumes responsibility for his/her professional growth which may include but not be limited to conferences, meetings, observation and in-service training driven by student needs and school objectives.

- Works as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, educational experience and training.

Leadership Responsibilities:

- Acts as a role model and resource for students and other staff members

- Demonstrates and encourage creativity and excellence

- Is willing to assume responsibilities outside of the classroom in order to achieve the needs of a small but growing school with limited resources

- Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Director

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:

- Successful candidates will be:

Energetic, enthusiastic and committed to student success

- Able to work well in a teamwork environment, including participation in a coaching model for teaching

- Utah professional/associate license or Bachelor's Degree

Job Benefits:

- American Prep offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans and participates in a generous 401(k) plan.