Digital Instructor: Elementary English

ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE

• Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
• Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.
• About the Team: The purpose of the Instructor team is to deliver engaging video instruction within the framework of video courses aligned with BJU Press educational content. The Instructor team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by providing video content which engages students and helps educators provide a transformational educational experience.
• Role Summary: As a Digital Instructor I at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Digital Instruction team by delivering video instruction and supporting materials aligned with BJU Press educational content and production goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : The Digital Instructor I role will…

• Adapt BJU Press textbook strategies, content, and constructive input from team members into clear, engaging, and pedagogically-sound video instruction.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that the BJU Press brand distinctives are achieved in the instructional delivery.
• Plan and structure lesson content to ensure a smooth flow and logical progression in the delivery of engaging video instruction.
• Prepare students to achieve the established learning objectives.
• Offer recommendations for assessments tailored to the video course
• Using templates develop course-specific documents which will support parent educators.
• Review segments to ensure accuracy of educational content and that they are age appropriate.
• Achieve production targets established by the Project Management team.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with fellow Press employees, including educators, writers, producers, and technical staff, to support and advance the company’s mission.
• Practical understanding of educational best practices, with particular sensitivity to the unique needs and context of home educators and independent learners.
• Deep understanding of and alignment with the BJU Press educational philosophy, ensuring instructional integrity and consistency across content delivery.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and professionally to both students and team members.
• Ability to deliver content clearly, energetically, and articulately on camera, while thoughtfully anticipating student questions and maintaining a conversational tone.
• Capacity to thrive in a creative, fast-paced, and team-oriented production environment, contributing ideas while respecting diverse roles and feedback.
• Proactive in developing original, engaging instructional presentations while adhering to established curriculum goals and standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in bridging the gap between print curriculum and video-lesson delivery, thoughtfully enhancing student engagement and comprehension while maintaining fidelity to the company’s brand, educational philosophy, and product distinctives.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet production deadlines and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Maintains a current knowledge and understanding of instructional best practices, video-based pedagogy, and educational technology through training, collaboration, and self-directed learning.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Windows

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

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Experience

• Master’s degree in relevant creative discipline OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 YOE OR 4 YOE in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude

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