1st Grade Teacher (FT)

American Heritage School SLC Campus • Salt Lake City, UT

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience, preferably in a formal elementary school setting teaching Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade. Candidates must demonstrate an enduring love of youth, a love of teaching and learning, and a desire to work in a faith-based atmosphere that is aligned with values taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . AHS course descriptions provide an introductory overview of the curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate familiarity with the Spalding or Riggs method of teaching writing, phonograms, and reading or a willingness to learn these methods. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of Saxon Math, or a willingness to learn and teach this curriculum. A teaching demonstration will be required of top candidates. Successful candidates should demonstrate: high, warm, consistent energy so that students can tell the teacher loves them and the subject matter. broad knowledge and deep intelligence about the subject matter taught so that students become interested in the details and relevance of each subject; students will draw deeply on the teacher as a source of inspiration, wisdom, and relevance. ability to distill knowledge into concepts and principles-statements of truth that can readily be applied to a wide variety of circumstances. strong oral skills, including the ability to present information in an engaging, way with pacing that moves quickly and doesn't drag. strong written communication skills, including the ability to create and post assignments with clear instructions, models, and rubrics. strong classroom management skills, including the ability to stay organized and implement routines that are purposeful and effective. a habit of communicating with employees and parents in ways that are timely, collaborative, precise, helpful, and positive. experience in preparing and facilitating daily lesson plans. experience in establishing and communicating clear learning objectives to students and parents. ability to use a variety of pedagogical methods that engage students in active reasoning and relating. experience monitoring and reporting progress to parents. Special education training (in teaching students with specific learning disabilities) is helpful, but is not required. Candidates should be professional in appearance and demeanor. They should be willing to uphold and serve as ambassadors for the AHS Mission , Honor Code , and Diversity Statement on and off-campus. Position is available for the 2022-23 school year. Location of position is 142 W. 200 N., Salt Lake City, Utah . Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Position begins August 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required
• Minimum of two years' experience, preferably in a formal elementary school setting teaching Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade
• Demonstrate an enduring love of youth, a love of teaching and learning, and a desire to work in a faith-based atmosphere that is aligned with values taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Spalding or Riggs method of teaching writing, phonograms, and reading or a willingness to learn these methods
• Demonstrate an understanding of Saxon Math, or a willingness to learn and teach this curriculum
• High, warm, consistent energy so that students can tell the teacher loves them and the subject matter
• Broad knowledge and deep intelligence about the subject matter taught so that students become interested in the details and relevance of each subject; students will draw deeply on the teacher as a source of inspiration, wisdom, and relevance
• Ability to distill knowledge into concepts and principles-statements of truth that can readily be applied to a wide variety of circumstances
• Strong oral skills, including the ability to present information in an engaging, way with pacing that moves quickly and doesn't drag
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create and post assignments with clear instructions, models, and rubrics
• Strong classroom management skills, including the ability to stay organized and implement routines that are purposeful and effective
• A habit of communicating with employees and parents in ways that are timely, collaborative, precise, helpful, and positive
• Experience in preparing and facilitating daily lesson plans
• Experience in establishing and communicating clear learning objectives to students and parents
• Ability to use a variety of pedagogical methods that engage students in active reasoning and relating
• Experience monitoring and reporting progress to parents
• Candidates should be professional in appearance and demeanor
• They should be willing to uphold and serve as ambassadors for the AHS Mission , Honor Code , and Diversity Statement on and off-campus

Nice To Haves

• Special education training (in teaching students with specific learning disabilities) is helpful, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and facilitating daily lesson plans
• Establishing and communicating clear learning objectives to students and parents
• Using a variety of pedagogical methods that engage students in active reasoning and relating
• Monitoring and reporting progress to parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level