Seminary & Institute Teacher (Orem, Utah)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Orem (UT); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Orem area seeks dedicated Seminary and Institute Teachers for full- and part-time positions. Ideal candidates love youth, model high character, and can teach the gospel in a Christ-centered, learner-focused, and scripturally based way.

Responsibilities include teaching the gospel, using approved curriculum, and collaborating with area directors, priesthood leaders, and parents to help the rising generation grow in faith and knowledge.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved institution with preservice training and student teaching.
• Master’s degree from an approved institution with preservice training and student teaching.
• Be a worthy and active member of the Church and hold a temple recommend.

Responsabilidades

• Teach doctrines and principles from scriptures and prophets to students.
• Use approved curriculum; teach in a way that leads to understanding and edification.
• Provide feedback to teachers; participate in ongoing professional growth.
• Establish clear communication with priesthood leaders and parents.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Youth mentoring

Classroom management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Seminary)

Master’s degree (Institute)

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.

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