Cedar City - Elementary Art Teacher AND Groups Instructor - 26-27 School Year
About The Position
Elementary Art 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. Elementary Groups Instructor Job Summary: An elementary intensives instructor works with K-6 students in small ability-based groups. An elementary intensives instructor is responsible for teaching several reading, math and spelling groups throughout the day.
Requirements
- 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
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.
- Teach basic reading, math and spelling groups to small groups (average of 10-15 students) based on student ability
- Assist students with special education needs and accommodations
- May be asked to help monitor lunch, recess, transitions and assembly behavior
- Keep record of grades and Special Education data
- Maintain detailed record keeping
Benefits
- American Prep offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans and participates in a generous 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
