BYU Online High School Teacher

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints.

The BYU Online High School teacher reports directly to and works closely with the school’s assistant principal. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, highly collaborative, and dedicated educator who works well with other teachers, administrators, students, and parents to ensure a positive, productive, and academically enriching semester‑based high school experience. This is a year‑round teaching position in an online teaching environment.

Note:

This is a part‑time position (28) hours per week.

• Facilitate and manage synchronous targeted instruction in a virtual classroom using BYU Online High School curriculum, aligned with Utah state and national standards, FERPA, graduation requirements, and established policies.
• Apply online teaching best practices, strategies, and technology to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.

• Ensure student comprehension, provide supplemental resources, hold office hours, and coordinate tutoring, mentoring, and onboarding for students and parents.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents while implementing accommodations and differentiated support to meet diverse needs.

• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to develop online courses and assessments aligned with standards, copyright law, accessibility requirements, and instructional best practices.
• Utilize Canvas LMS and other technologies to enhance instruction and support student success.

• Monitor academic progress, attendance, and performance; analyze data to provide recommendations and support for course and exam success.
• Grade assignments with meaningful feedback, implement best practices in assessment and proctoring, and use data to track progress toward measurable goals.

• Engage in professional development, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teachers, and perform related duties to support continuous improvement and effective operations.

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject taught, completion of teacher education training, current Utah teaching license, and relevant subject endorsement(s) (English, History, Math, or Science); must maintain certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Utah state and national standards, instructional best practices, and assessment methods.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; detail‑oriented self‑starter able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to listen, empathize, and effectively engage with students and parents from diverse backgrounds.

• Master’s degree in education or in the subject taught, with teacher education training, current Utah teaching license, and relevant endorsement(s).
• Experience developing or facilitating online instruction.
• Strong working knowledge of learning management systems, online learning best practices, and web‑based instructional technologies.

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement…