Substitute Teacher - Bicknell UT Seminary

About the role

This temporary, entry-level position helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by instructing classes to youth. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, and teaching multiple classes as needed. The role works under the direction of a program administrator and supports youth and young adults in deepening their conversion to Jesus Christ, qualifying for temple blessings, and preparing for eternal life.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with a program administrator to learn the gospel.
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to students.
• Assist students in fulfilling 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 centered on the restored gospel, focused on students, and rooted in the word of God.
• Participate in regular training opportunities to improve job performance and career development.
• Seek, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and coach students in developing gospel knowledge and testimonies.
• Competent ability to use a variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
• Good communication skills and self-awareness of how communication impacts others.
• Ability to work well with youth and display genuine empathy toward individuals, understanding their challenges.
• Basic ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Exhibits humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
• Ongoing commitment to learning, self-improvement, and willingness to receive feedback while acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• General understanding of how to support students with disabilities, including physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Alignment with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use standard office equipment.
• Must meet the S&I conditions of employment.
• Frequently communicates with students to exchange accurate information on various topics.
• Occasionally moves about inside the classroom.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals to facilities managers, employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities.