Part-Time Elementary Mentor Teacher
Franklin Discovery Academy is seeking a part-time Elementary 4th Grade Mentor Teacher to join our school community.
Franklin Discovery is not a traditional elementary school, and that is part of what makes it such a fun place to teach. Our model operates a little more like a junior high schedule, but for elementary-aged students. Students rotate through classes and experiences throughout the day, while Mentor Teachers provide consistency, connection, academic support, goal setting, and parent communication.
This position is a great fit for someone who loves working with elementary students, values creativity and flexibility in education, and wants a teaching role with built-in time for planning, preparation, and meaningful communication with families.
About Franklin Discovery Academy
Franklin Discovery Academy is a public charter school in Vineyard, Utah. Our school is built around the belief that education should fit the child, not the other way around. We value exploration, play, student choice, developmentally appropriate learning, strong reading skills, and whole-child education. Franklin gives teachers room to be professional educators who can respond to what students need and create meaningful learning moments.
This position offers:
- A family-friendly school schedule with nights, weekends, holidays, and most school breaks off
- A 5.5-hour daily shift, Monday through Friday
- Approximately 3 hours of direct student instruction each day
- Approximately 2 hours daily for preparation, planning, and parent communication
- On-site child care at a 50% discount, pending space availability
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
- A school culture that values creativity, collaboration, autonomy, and whole-child education
A Day in the Life
As an Elementary Mentor Teacher, you will:
- Teach Foundations, a 40-minute daily class focused on community building, academic support, computer-based learning, and student growth
- Teach FoxDen classes twice daily in small groups of approximately 5 to 7 students
- Meet with students to discuss goals, progress, challenges, and successes
- Communicate professionally and consistently with parents
- Work collaboratively with students, teachers, administrators, and staff
- Help students build confidence, independence, responsibility, and a love of learning
- Participate in professional development and school-wide collaboration
- Support the mission and vision of Franklin Discovery Academy
- Perform other duties as assigned
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Loves working with elementary-aged students
- Is dependable, professional, and has strong personal integrity
- Brings a friendly, positive, and fun attitude to work
- Communicates clearly and professionally with students, parents, teachers, and staff
- Can build strong relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations
- Works well as part of a team
- Can stay calm and solution-focused during occasional stressful situations
- Takes pride in their work and follows through on responsibilities
- Believes that school should be meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for children
- Is committed to helping move Franklin Discovery’s mission and vision forward
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Must hold, or be eligible to hold, an associate or professional Utah educator license
- A full Utah professional educator license is preferred
- An LEA-specific license may be considered for an exceptional candidate
- Applicants without a professional or associate license may still be considered
- Must have a bachelor’s degree
- Ability to teach groups of students, typically in groups of 15 to 25 students
- Ability to use standard classroom and learning technologies
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing
- Ability to communicate professionally and consistently with parents
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation
Background Check Requirements
Because this position works directly with children, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required employment screenings, including:
- E-Verify
- An FBI-level fingerprint background check
Pay
Starting hourly rates are based on licensure:
- Professional Utah Educator License: $29.00 per hour
- Associate Utah Educator License: $20.40 per hour
- LEA-Specific License: $27.05 per hour
We are excited to meet candidates who are passionate about students, creative education, and helping children grow into confident, capable learners.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.40 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
