BYUOHS Teacher-1

Brigham Young University; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks an experienced online high school instructor to deliver targeted virtual instruction using BYU Online High School curriculum. You will align lessons with Utah and national standards, FERPA, and graduation requirements, while employing best practices in online teaching.

The role emphasizes student support, assessment, collaboration with teachers and counselors, and ongoing professional development within a remote, national program managed by BYU Online High School

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject taught, plus teacher education training and a current Utah teaching license.
• Endorsements for the subject(s) taught (English, Social Studies, Math or Science) must be current.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in education or in the taught subject with current Utah license and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, conduct, and manage targeted instruction in a virtual classroom.
• Instruct BYU Online High School courses according to BYU policies and procedures.
• Understand and implement Utah state and national standards, FERPA, and graduation requirements.
• Use online teaching best practices and technology to meet diverse student needs.
• Communicate with students and parents to support student success.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline adherence

Analytical skills

Empathy for diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or subject taught

Utah teaching license

Endorsements for subject(s) taught

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Web-based instructional tech

Job description

Job Description

Essential Functions

Student Online Class Instruction (40%)

• Facilitate, conduct, and manage targeted instruction in a virtual classroom.
• Instruct high school subject area courses using BYU Online High School curriculum according to guidelines established by BYU High School Online Learning Education Services Agency, board policies, and administrative operational procedures.
• Understand and implement the Utah State and national standards, FERPA, and Utah graduation requirements.
• Use appropriate instructional and online teaching and learning best practices, strategies, activities, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of all students in an online school environment.

Student Support (25%)

• Ensure student comprehension and understanding of subject area and provide supplemental support and resources as needed.
• Communicate with students and parents in order to support student success.
• Provide support and onboarding for new students and parents.
• Coordinate support to ensure student success by preparing student support materials and tutoring sessions online, including virtual, group and individual tutoring.
• Refer students to the Student Success Center for peer mentoring and/or tutoring as needed.
• Consider the needs of and implement support for a variety of student needs.
• Ensure school approved student accommodations are met to support individual student needs.

Student Assessment and Data Development (15%)

• Monitor and assess student academic progress, grades, performance, and attendance.
• Pull data and prepare reports to determine recommendations for support to ensure student success in courses, exams, and college entry exams. Implement best practices in assessment proctoring and scoring.
• Grade assignments and assessments providing rich feedback.
• Support students to achieve targeted objectives and track and report student data and use this data to support student success.

Professional Development and Collaboration (15%)

• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with students, parents, the team of teachers, instructional designers, Student Success Center staff, counselor, academic advisors, and administration to continuously improve student learning and success.

Miscellaneous (5%)

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Decisions Made and Referred

Made:

• Student assessment and data analysis.
• Student academic support.
• Assignment of student grades.
• Content for live remote lessons and activities.
• Classroom management.

Referred:

• Student disciplinary actions.
• Student academic intervention.
• Student advising and counseling.
• School operational decisions.

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in education or in a subject they teach, along with teacher education training, a current Utah teaching license, and relevant endorsement(s) (English, Social Studies, Math, or Science) for the subject(s) they teach. As a condition of employment, all teachers must keep their Utah teaching certification current.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in education or in a subject they teach, along with teacher education training, a current Utah teaching license, and relevant endorsement(s) for the subject(s) they teach.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:

• Comprehensive understanding of Utah state and national standards and best practices in instruction and assessment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter with an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task with a high level of proficiency
• Ability to follow through with assignments and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good listener and ability to empathize with students and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Professional demeanor

Preferred:

• Experience developing or facilitating online instruction
• Strong working knowledge of learning management systems, online learning best practices, and web-based instructional technologies

Information/Documentation required at the time of application:

• Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.
• Attach your updated Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the application.

Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty and staff to observe the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members and staff who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members and staff will:

• live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align themselves with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators;
• demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community;
• teach their subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel (Spencer W. Kimball).

(Revision October 2025 - Approved by A Shinkle, J Chamberlin, J Voorhis, T Tanner - sent to A Murdock for WD implementation on 10/22/2025)

Posting End Date

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints must hold and be worthy of hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University recognizes the benefits of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We strive to create welcoming workplace that promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging.