Substitute Teacher - Orderville UT Seminary

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership.

About the role

This is a temporary, part-time position responsible for instructing seminary classes to youth. The role includes lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, and may involve teaching multiple classes as needed. This position works under the direction of a program administrator and helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for temple blessings, and prepare for eternal life.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with a program administrator to learn and teach 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 doctrine, and inviting diligent learning.
• Create learning experiences centered on the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, 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.
• Support students with disabilities, including physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Align with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and Seminaries & Institutes (S&I) leadership.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of how to support students with disabilities.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment.
• Must meet Seminaries & Institutes (S&I) conditions of employment.
• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals to facilities managers, employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world, working in His kingdom.