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Middle School Teacher

ThrivePoint Academy of Utah · West Jordan, UT · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$55k–$60k/yrFull-time

Middle School Teacher Position Overview

ThrivePoint teachers focus primarily on student achievement, one of our three pillars: Enrollment, Engagement, and Achievement. As an alternative education model, we provide flexible, personalized learning in a blended environment. Teachers deliver targeted instruction, monitor progress, and support students in reaching academic goals year-round.

Schedule & Work Environment

  • In-person role: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Business casual
  • Work with primarily remote students, with some in-person attendance
  • Weekly structure:
    • Monday–Thursday: 2x2 instructional sessions
      • First hour with coaches, second hour with teachers
      • Three sessions daily
    • Friday: Staff meetings, student support, and prep

Program Structure

  • Middle School (7–8): Traditional model
  • Five core courses per semester, across two semesters
  • Summer school if needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver achievement-focused instruction in 2x2 sessions across core content areas
  • Adjust instruction to align with standards and student needs
  • Monitor academic progress and support course completion
  • Build relationships that support both engagement and accountability
  • Manage grading, communication, and progress tracking
  • Attend key events, including senior and 8th grade graduations
  • State testing support and administration
  • Middle school report cards
  • Family engagement events (orientations, info nights, etc.)
  • School-wide events and student recognition activities
  • Provide support during summer on alternative schedule for staff

What Makes Someone Successful Here

  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Comfort working in blended/online learning environments
  • Ability to teach multiple subjects and adjust instruction to standards
  • Strong communication with students and families
  • Experience supporting diverse and underserved student populations
  • Problem solving oriented
  • Willingness to communicate with other teachers+coaches about students, and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, willing to do something if they see a need or a gap
  • Flexibility/adaptability to changes in expectations/routines/students
  • Content knowledge/love of learning, none of us are done learning
  • Extensive online teaching experience
  • Growth mindset
  • Focus on building student relationships

Pay Range

$55,000 - $60,000 per year

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