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.
Program Coordinator and Professional Development Partner (part-time/28 hrs. per week)
This role is an opportunity to advance the mission of the BYU ARTS Partnership by strengthening arts education and inspiring meaningful learning across K–6 classrooms. As a Program Coordinator for the BTS Arts Learning Program through USBE and as an Arts Education Coach, you will lead professional learning, mentor educators and teacher candidates, and support schools in using the arts to enrich instruction, student engagement, and school culture. Through collaboration, coaching, and creative leadership, this position allows you to make a lasting impact on educators and students while championing the value of the arts in public education.
What you’ll do in this position:
- Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional learning for K–6 educators through conferences, workshops, mentoring sessions, and virtual meetings focused on arts education and arts integration.
- Serve as lead program coordinator for selected BYU ARTS Partnership initiatives, including event planning, scheduling, grant writing, reporting, budgeting, presenter coordination, and assessment of participant impact.
- Mentor and coach K–6 teachers and BYU teacher candidates , building sustained relationships through observation, feedback, goal‑setting, and modeling high‑quality arts and arts‑integrated instruction.
- Create, edit, and publish instructional and communication materials for broad educator use, including lesson plans, professional learning resources, digital content, videos, and website materials.
- Collaborate as a member of the BYU ARTS Partnership leadership team , working with school districts, arts leaders, and colleagues to align programs with strategic goals, assess needs, and report program outcomes.
What qualifies you for this role:
Minimum education/experience required:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years teaching experience
- Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated teacher leadership in arts or arts integration
Preferred:
- Master's degree
- Teaching or administrative license
- Related endorsements, such as in the arts (dance, drama, music visual art), arts integration, coaching, etc.
- Knowledge about and experience implementing Utah core curriculum standards in K-6
- University degree in an art form or significant arts experience
- Adult education, coaching and/or mentoring experience
- Strategic planning
competent technology skills,
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What we offer in return:
This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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Pay Grade: 51
Typical Starting Pay: $28.25-$36.25
**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
