Seminary & Institute Teacher (Boise/Nampa, Idaho)
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
- 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
- Demonstrate outstanding scripture-teaching skills both face-to-face and online
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.
Benefits
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