Draper - Elementary School Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy•Draper, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Delivering the AMERICAN PREP curriculum to all students equitably.
Adhering to the AMERICAN PREP Staff Manual.
Following the 180-day plan for their grade level or subject level, and updating the plan annually to allow for data-driven improvements.
Communicating knowledge to students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner.
Assessing student achievement and developing plans to ensure student progress based on assessment data.
Developing and maintaining a stimulating and nurturing environment that meets student's individual and class needs.
Working with team partners or others as appropriate to develop curriculum that aligns with the AMERICAN PREP standards and the school's charter.
Using Direct Instruction approaches where required or recommended.
Implementing the CHAMPs program.
Supporting 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.
Participating in team meetings and offering professional guidance and input.
Engaging in professional communication that meets AMERICAN PREPs communication policy.
Utilizing data gathering and submitting required reports in a timely manner.
Demonstrating an understanding of the Trivium and providing instruction appropriate to the phase of learning students are in.
Implementing curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with this understanding.
Showing empathy for and understanding of students.
Preparing students adequately for all required assessments.
Developing with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
Facilitating resolution of problems that may arise with students and parents.
Holding parent/student/teacher conferences as outlined in the staff manual.
Working effectively with parent volunteers.
Modeling and promoting positive interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills as outlined in AMERICAN PREPs communication policy.
Assuming 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.
Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, educational experience and training.
Acting as a role model and resource for students and other staff members.
Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and excellence.
Willing to assume responsibilities outside of the classroom in order to achieve the needs of a small but growing school with limited resources.
Performing other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Director.