Seminary & Institute Teacher (Pocatello, 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.
• 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.
• (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

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job description.