Hawthorn Academy, a free charter school located in South Jordan, Utah, is now accepting applications for a part-time General Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Hawthorn Academy believes that our primary mission is three-fold; 1) to engender a true “love of learning” in our students, 2) to address the needs of the “whole child”, and 3) to provide a world-class educational foundation that prepares students for life. Our teaching methodologies and Program of Instruction are geared towards achieving this three-fold mission. The framework for our Comprehensive Program of Instruction is built around the selection of best-in-class curriculum, from respected and proven publishers as a teaching methodology that serves as an overlay to our curriculum. Our curriculum is also designed to be compliant with the Utah State Core Curriculum.

Qualified applicants will have passed the PRAXIS exam, or have an associate’s degree (or equivalent credits towards a bachelor's degree). Qualified applicant will work under direction of a certified teacher. Preference may be given to applicants who have previous experience teaching. Candidate must also submit for and pass a background check in accordance with Utah's Department of Public Safety requirements.

Hawthorn Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.