CE ISHS Curriculum Development Teacher - World Languages

HSDL, LLC; Provo (UT); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) Online High School is seeking a part-time ISHS Curriculum Development Teacher to craft original course content for domestic and international high school students. You will outline scope and sequence, develop lessons, study guides, quizzes and exams, and coordinate with the course designer to ensure standards alignment.

All content is created for BYU Online High School delivery and accreditation.

Job description

Job Description 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.

CE ISHS Curriculum Development Teacher (part-time contracted)

CE ISHS Curriculum Development Teacher, (f /n/a/ Author) works under specific contractual assignment(s), and develops original, innovative and relevant curriculum and learning experiences that will reach both domestic and international High School students.

What you’ll be doing as a ISHS Curriculum Dev Teacher:

• Creation of Course Curriculum (80%)
• Outline - Per contract create an outline for the scope and sequence of the course by modules, lessons and assignments.
• In conjunction with State and National Standards Curse Content – Per contract creates course content for the scope and sequence of the course modules, including lesson materials, assignments, study guides, exam and quiz questions.
• Submits content for weekly lessons that will be built in Canvas by the designer Verifies the material created matches the standards outlined.
• Reviews final modules for accuracy.
• Communication and Collaboration (10%)
• Collaborate and stay in contact with the course designer until the outline is satisfactory Meet weekly with the Instructional Designer to collaborate on the content.
• Timeline, Dependability, Expectations and Complexity (5%)
• Meets agreed upon and contracted deadlines for satisfactory completion Unless stated otherwise HS courses are written an eight -grade reading level and Middle School Courses are written on a sixth-grade level Course Curriculum must be original content from professional expertise Content created will be the sole property of BYU ISHS
• 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: None Referred: Recommendations are made to the designer, but no final decisions are made.

Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty 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 who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: Live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself 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 your 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).

Posting End Date September 29, 2027

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