Seminary & Institute Teacher (Logan, Utah)

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logan, Utah seeks part-time Seminary or Institute teachers. The role emphasizes teaching gospel doctrine to youth, using scripture-based curriculum and fostering a respectful classroom.

Ideal candidates will be active Church members with relevant degrees and a calling to develop professionally while partnering with priesthood leaders and families to enroll interested students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in religious education or related field.
• Master’s degree in religious education or related field.
• Be a worthy and active member of the Church with a temple recommend.
• Exhibit a testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and ability to teach teenagers.
• Commitment to scriptural teaching and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctrines and principles from scriptures to students with clarity.
• Use approved curriculum and adapt for learner understanding.
• Develop professionally through feedback and teaching practice.
• Establish respectful communication with priesthood leaders and families.
• Identify and enroll potential students in partnership with leaders.

Skills

Gospel teaching

Temple recommend

Classroom management

Youth education

Communication

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Seminary)

Master’s degree (Institute)

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Seminary & Institute Teacher (Logan, Utah)

Logan, UT, United States (No Local)

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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

Do you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ? If so, this position could be for you! The Logan area is searching for future full and part-time Seminary and Institute Teachers. Ideal candidates will have a love of youth and young adults coming from all walks of life. They will be individuals of high character and have a capacity to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in a Christ centered, learner focused, and scripturally based way. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are effective administrators who can work well with parents and priesthood leaders as they strive to help the rising generation.

This Application Is The First Step In The Process Individuals Must Complete To Be Considered For Employment In Seminaries And Institutes. The Process Consists Of The Following

• Complete the REL 471 Teaching Seminary Workshop. You can register for this class by going to myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org. If you have difficulty registering, please contact [e-mail]. As part of this class, you will participate and be evaluated in a peer-to-peer teaching experience.
• Participate in a brief (3-4 days) teaching practicum local seminary.
• Student Teach. Student teachers are selected from successful practicum participants. There are more practicum participants than there are student teacher openings in any given term.

Student teachers are hired to teach one or two seminary classes in a local seminary. Student teachers are paid for teaching time, and for preparation and administrative time. The typical student teacher assignment is a 15-20 hour per week position.

The student teacher experience can last from one semester/trimester up to a full high school academic year, and in some cases even longer. During this time, student teachers continue the training process and are assessed and evaluated throughout as they are considered for employment. Decisions about full-time employment are made by the administration of Seminaries and Institutes in Salt Lake City. Decisions about part-time employment are made by local S&I administrators and depend on current demand. There are always more student teachers than there are openings in any given year.

LOCATION

It is encouraged that if you live 90 miles from a Preservice Center that you apply and register for REL 471 offering remotely teachseminary.churchofjesuschrist.org or contact Jolene Davis at [e-mail] for more information about the online process.

Responsibilities

Teach Effectively

• Teach students the doctrines and principles of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the words of the prophets.
• Teach in a way that leads to understanding and edification.
• Use approved curriculum and materials.
• Teach the number of classes recommended by policy in consultation with the area director.

Seek to Develop Professionally

• Accept faculty assignments.
• Observe classroom teaching and provide helpful feedback to teachers.
• Strive for continual professional growth.

Establish an Effective Working Relationships

• Provide useful information and respect the priesthood leader’s time.
• Establish clear and consistent methods of communication.

Enroll and Encourage Students

• Work closely with priesthood leaders in identifying and enrolling all potential students.
• Cultivate a learning environment of love, respect, and purpose in your classroom.

Schedule

Seminary instructors are expected to work the time necessary to accomplish their assigned teaching and administrative responsibilities. Full-time seminary instructors are not eligible for overtime.

Full-time Workload

• Those in a trimester system should teach four of the five trimester classes each trimester. Those in the eight-period block system should teach six of the eight classes each semester. Those in a seven-period day should teach a minimum of six classes.
• When possible, the student to teacher ratio should be approximately 150-180 to one. It is recommended that there be no more than thirty-five students per class.

Qualifications

• (Seminary) Bachelor’s degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning, the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching.
• (Institute) Master’s degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning, the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching
• Be a worthy and active member of the Church and hold a current temple recommend.
• Exhibit a testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel.
• Exemplify Church teachings regarding marriage and family life.
• Have and maintain a reputation of meeting financial commitments.
• Relate to and be able to manage a classroom of teenagers.
• Demonstrate outstanding scripture-teaching skills both face-to-face and online.

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 377178
• Job Category RE - Religious Education
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 08:12 PM
• Locations 600 Darwin Ave, Logan, UT, 84321, US (No Local)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings Ilimitadas
• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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