Cedar City - Groups Instructor

School Year: 2026 - 2027

Location: Cedar City, UT

Job Summary: The Groups Instructor provides reading, math, and spelling instruction to K–6 students in small, ability-based groups. The instructor delivers instruction based on student needs, supports students with special education accommodations, and maintains accurate academic records to support student progress and success

Duties & Responsibilities:
The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:

- Teach reading, math, and spelling to small groups of students based on ability and academic needs

- Provide instruction to groups averaging 10–15 students

- Support students with special education needs and accommodations

- Maintain accurate student grades, academic records, and special education data as applicable

- Follow established instructional schedules and lesson expectations

- Assist with supervision during lunch, recess, transitions, and assemblies as needed

- Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment

- Participate in training, coaching, and professional development to strengthen instructional practices

- Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

- Typical schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (hours may vary based on campus)

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision, and participation in a 401(k) match

- Up to 5 days PTO

- School and Summer breaks off

- Priority enrollment for daycare and school age children

- Professional development and alternate paths to licensure

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success

- Ability to accept constructive criticism and make necessary adjustments

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

- Fluent in spoken and written English

- Ability to follow schedules and established instructional procedures

- Ability to demonstrate effective classroom management skills

- Strong communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills

- Ability to support students with varying academic abilities and learning needs

Education and Experience:

- A college degree is not required

- Successful candidates must meet highly qualified status in one of the following ways:

Earned an Associate Degree

- Earned 48 college credit hours

- Successfully complete a basic academic skills (ParaPro) exam or Project Para Modules within two weeks of hire

- Training and coaching will be provided to help instructors become confident in their job responsibilities

- Experience working with elementary-age students is preferred