Elementary Teacher (FT)

• Bachelors 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 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade or 7th 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 doesnt 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.
• 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.

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