Substitute Teacher

BYU Pathway; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BYU Pathway seeks an entry-level seminary teacher to instruct youth in the restored gospel. The role includes lesson prep, effective presentation, and may require teaching multiple classes under a program administrator's direction.

The position aims to deepen youths' conversion, prepare for temple blessings, and support families for eternal life with Heavenly Father. This is a temporary role dedicated to gospel education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate and coach students in developing gospel knowledge and testimonies.
• Competent ability to use a wide variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
• Good communication skills and self-awareness of how communication impacts others.
• Ability to work with youth and show genuine empathy toward their challenges.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships with integrity, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of supporting students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach in partnership with a program administrator.
• Prepare and present lessons effectively.
• Assist students to fulfill their role in the learning process.
• Teach in the Savior's Way, focusing on Jesus Christ and the Doctrine.
• Create gospel-centered learning experiences for students.
• Attend regular training to improve performance and career development.
• Seek and act on feedback from surveys and leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Empathy

Classroom mgmt

Collaboration

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

This role helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a temporary position that is responsible for instructing classes to youth. This position will include lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, and may be responsible for teaching more than one class as needed. This position works under the direction of a program administrator. The person in this role should have a basic understanding in teaching, learning, and working with youth. The work of the person in this role helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. This is an entry level position.

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, 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job this position frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the classroom.

About Us

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 378029
• Job Category RE - Religious Education
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 07:14 PM
• Locations 768 E 16th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401, US (On-site)