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Seminary & Institute Teacher (Preservice Distance Education)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pocatello, ID Part Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025
Job Description

Do you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ? If so, this position could be for you! Seminary and Institutes is searching for future full and part-time Seminary and Institute Teachers. Ideal candidates will have a love of youth and young adults coming from all walks of life. They will be individuals of high character and have a capacity to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in a Christ centered, learner focused, and scripturally based way. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are effective administrators who can work well with parents and priesthood leaders as they strive to help the rising generation.

Distant preservice process of pursuing teaching in Seminary and Institutes.

(If you live more than 90 miles from a physical preservice center then you are a potential teacher for this program)

Phase 1 (video submission): Potential teachers submit a 30-minute video of themselves teaching a seminary class. You might have to find the local Seminaries and Institute Coordinator to get a class to teach. Then submit the video to Eric Christensen via email, February thru August Christensenek@churchofjesuschrist.org . OR Kyle Lyons September thru January kyle.lyons@churchofjesuschrist.org

Please make sure video is put at the angle so I can see and hear the students too.

The most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in a 6-week Workshop which is phase 2.

Phase 2 (6 Week workshop) Those selected will participate in a 6-week online zoom workshop, to learn to teach more like the Savior, which requires a potential teacher meeting once a week. Submit another video at the end of the workshop. The most qualified potential teachers will be offered a position as a “student teacher” and move on to phase 3.

Phase 3 (Student Teaching) Student teach for 1 to 2 semesters in release-time, or a stake called seminary position and be observed frequently (using technology). Other administration classroom observations and interviews will help determine those who are most qualified to be offered ongoing employment with religious education.

LOCATION

It is encouraged that if you live more than 90 miles from a Preservice Center that you contact the following trainers, Eric Christensen at ChristensenEK@churchofjesuschrist.org , or Andrea Southwick at andrea.southwick@churchofjesuschrist.org between February & August, or Jolene Davis at DavisJL@churchofjesuschrist.org between September & January for more information about the online process.

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. Full-time seminary instructors are not eligible for overtime.

Full-time Workload

  • Those in a trimester system should teach four of the five trimester classes each trimester. Those in the eight-period block system should teach six of the eight classes each semester. Those in a seven-period day should teach a minimum of six classes.
  • When possible, the student to teacher ratio should be approximately 150-180 to one. It is recommended that there be no more than thirty-five students per class.

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.

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org .

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