Ascent Academies of Utah, West Valley campus, is now accepting applications for Reading Aide for the current 2026-2027 school year. This position will be part-time.   

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

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.

Qualified applicants will be helping administer reading assessments and providing some individual/small group reading intervention instruction as needed. Training will be provided for the applicant. 

Ascent Academies of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.