Seminary & Institute Teacher (Cedar City, Utah)

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.
• Solicit and 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 relationship.
• 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 requirements vary based on the system used.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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