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Elementary School Teacher FT - 1st Grade
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$66,564 / year median in Utah
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications Teaching Certification Full Job Description JobID:
15307Position Type:
Licensed Elementary School/1stGrade Date Posted:
8/19/2026Location:
Fox Hollow Elementary Closing Date:
08/25/2026 ESL endorsement preferred Job Description Salary Schedules Licensure Requirements All applicants must have a Professional Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) or apply for an Associate Educator License (AEL) to be eligible to apply to Jordan School District and participate in our Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) Program when hired. Proof of an AEL is required before you will be added to the candidate pool. Follow this link for information on how to apply for an AEL. Proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program at a local university will also be accepted in lieu of anAEL. INSURANCE
Jordan School District offers a comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums.The benefits package includes:
Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment $50,000 Supplementary Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Worksite Benefits (Aflac) An overview of all the benefits included can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/ UTAHSTATE RETIREMENT
Benefit eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). This means that the District contributes into the URS plan on your behalf each month. After the URS vesting period of four years, you will have either the Hybrid option, which is a combination of a pension with a 401k plan, or the 401k option if you choose. Both plans are employer-paid. You can also choose to enhance your retirement with URS by contributing additional money from your paychecks into a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Learn more about URS retirement plans and investment options at www.urs.org. You may also contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154 with any questions.Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance