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