West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator - 26-27 School Year
American Preparatory AcademyWest Valley City, Utah, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
American Preparatory Academy (APA) is a public charter school district in Salt Lake County that provides a rigorous classical liberal arts curriculum to more than 3,500 students across multiple K-12 campuses, including the Title I West Valley City 2 campus. APA’s mission centers on academic excellence for low-income families, with 75% of students coming from low-income homes and 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district is distinguished by its commitment to first-generation college readiness, with most graduates pursuing higher education. APA also operates a comprehensive, free afterschool program that serves roughly 800 students daily across 21 offerings, reinforcing its pledge that "We do what's best for kids."
Job Description
A classroom instructor works with a K-6 homeroom teacher to meet the needs of students, teaching math and reading groups, supervising lunch and recess, and assisting with other tasks.
Requirements
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
- Ability to work well in a teamwork environment
- Good classroom management skills
- Meet highly qualified status in one of three ways: Earned an Associates Degree, Earned 48 college credit hours, or Successfully completing a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Up to 2% match on 401k contributions
- PTO and school breaks
- Professional development and licensing pathways
- Priority enrollment for daycare and school aged children