Seminary & Institute Teacher (Orem, Utah)

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Orem (UT); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias in Orem, Utah seeks part-time Seminary and Institute Teachers to educate youth and young adults in gospel teaching within a Christ-centered classroom.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate high character, strong scripture teaching skills, and the ability to work with parents and priesthood leaders to support the rising generation. Positions may span one semester to a full academic year.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree for Seminary with preservice training and student teaching.
• Master’s degree for Institute with preservice training and student teaching.
• Active member of The Church with temple recommend.
• Strong scripture-teaching skills and ability to teach effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Teach doctrines and principles found in scriptures and prophets.
• Lead students in understanding and edification.
• Use approved curriculum and materials.
• Collaborate with area directors and priesthood leaders.

Conocimientos

Teaching gospel

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication with parents/leaders

Educación

Bachelor's degree (Seminary)

Master's degree (Institute)

Descripción del empleo

Seminary & Institute Teacher (Orem, Utah)

Orem, UT, United States (No Local)

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 Orem 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 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, 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.

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.

Job Information

• Job Identification 376409
• Job Category RE - Religious Education
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 03:00 PM
• Locations 785 College Dr, Orem, UT, 84058, US (No Local)
• Apply Before 11/06/2026, 03:00 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 75
• 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.