Youth Gospel Teacher — Temporary Substitute

Church of Jesus Christ; Othello (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Church of Jesus Christ in Washington seeks an entry-level seminary teacher to instruct youth, prepare lessons, present them effectively, and collaborate with a program administrator.

The role focuses on helping youth deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for temple blessings, and prepare themselves and their families for eternal life with Heavenly Father; regular training and feedback are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 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.

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 on Jesus Christ, 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

Skills

Teaching

Motivation

Coaching

Communication

Empathy

Integrity

Team collaboration

Disability support awareness

Self-improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Church of Jesus Christ in Washington seeks an entry-level seminary teacher to instruct youth, prepare lessons, present them effectively, and collaborate with a program administrator.

The role focuses on helping youth deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for temple blessings, and prepare themselves and their families for eternal life with Heavenly Father; regular training and feedback are provided.