Seminary & Institute Teacher (Mesa, Arizona)

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.

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.

Benefits

• Church employment offers many benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.

Pay

Pay varies depending on the workload and location but is competitive within the Church.

Schedule

Seminaries and Institutes operate on different schedules, typically a trimester system or an eight-period block system. Full-time seminary instructors are not eligible for overtime.