Draper - Elementary School Teacher

Draper - Elementary School Teacher - 26-27 School Year# Draper - Elementary School Teacher - 26-27 School Year Draper 2 - Draper, UT 84020## Description#

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, disability and life insurance plans and participates in a generous 401(k) plan.
* PTO and school breaks
* Professional development and licensing pathways
* Priority enrollment for daycare and school-aged children.
** PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ANTICIPATED START DATE IS AUGUST 3, 2027 - THIS IS A POSITION FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR  *
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