Entry-Level Seminary Substitute Teacher

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a substitute teacher in Utah County for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves instructing youth, preparing lessons, and collaborating with a program administrator to support gospel learning.

Applicants should have attended a substitute teacher workshop and demonstrate compassionate engagement with students. This is an entry-level, part-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate and coach students in developing gospel knowledge and testimonies.
• Has a competent ability to use a wide variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
• Possesses good communication skills and self-awareness of how communication impacts others.
• Works well with youth and can display genuine empathy towards individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
• Has a basic ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Exhibits humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; a willingness to receive feedback and strives to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Possess a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Aligns with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
• Basic knowledge on how to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to use standard office equipment.
• The seminary teacher is expected to meet the S&I conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• A substitute teacher works in partnership with a program administrator to learn the gospel
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to students
• Assist students to fulfill their role in the learning process
• Teach in the Savior’s Way by focusing on Jesus Christ, loving those you teach, teaching by the Spirit, teaching the Doctrine, and inviting diligent learning.
• Create learning experiences of the restored gospel—centered on Jesus Christ, focused on your students, and rooted in the word of God.
• Participate in regular training opportunities to improve your job performance and career development.
• Seek for, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from your leaders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Youth engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a substitute teacher in Utah County for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves instructing youth, preparing lessons, and collaborating with a program administrator to support gospel learning.

Applicants should have attended a substitute teacher workshop and demonstrate compassionate engagement with students. This is an entry-level, part-time position with opportunities for professional development.