Seminary & Institute Teacher (Ogden, Utah)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Ogden (UT); Híbrido; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ogden seeks student teachers for Seminary and Institute roles. Positions range from part-time to full-time and emphasize gospel-centered, learner-focused instruction.

Candidates should love youth, demonstrate high character, and collaborate with priesthood leaders to support the rising generation. Student teachers are paid for teaching, preparation, and administrative time, with typical assignments around 15–20 hours per week.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree for Seminary including preservice training and student teaching.
• Master’s degree for Institute including preservice training and student teaching.
• Be a worthy and active member of the Church with a current temple recommend.
• Demonstrate a testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel.
• Exemplify Church teachings on marriage and family life.
• Maintain a reputation of meeting financial commitments.
• Relate to and manage a classroom of teenagers.
• Demonstrate strong scripture-teaching skills in person and online.

Responsabilidades

• Teach doctrines and principles of the gospel from scriptures and prophets.
• Teach in a way that leads to understanding and edification.
• Use approved curriculum and materials.
• Teach the number of classes per policy in consultation with the area director.
• Observe colleagues and provide helpful feedback for professional growth.
• Communicate clearly with priesthood leaders and respect their time.
• Identify and enroll potential students with local leaders.
• Create a loving, respectful, purposeful classroom environment.

Conocimientos

Teaching scripture

Strong communication

Youth mentorship

Classroom management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Seminary)

Master’s degree (Institute)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Do you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ? If so, this position could be for you! The Ogden 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.

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.

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.