What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seminary Teacher - Part Time position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
The person in this role helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the scriptures and words of the prophets, centers each learning experiences on Jesus Christ and His example, attributes, and redeeming power, strives to invite the Holy Ghost to fulfill His role in each learning experience, and fulfill their role in learning for themselves in an assigned Seminary (S&I) program of the Church. This position works under the direction of a program administrator. The person in this role should have a strong background in teaching, learning, and working with youth. The work of a person in this role helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. This is an entry level position.
This position is a trimester need position, teaching up to three classes daily based on student numbers each trimester.
Responsibilities
A seminary teacher works in partnership with a program administrator(s), a teacher trainer, an administrative assistant, local priesthood leaders, and parents’ in inviting all to come unto Christ.
Administer effectively assigned information, reports, finances, resources, and programs.
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.
Using the S&I Curriculum, create learning experiences of the restored gospel—centered on Jesus Christ, focused on the students, and rooted in the word of God.
Effectively increases the number of youth participating in the seminary program; and accounts for transition and completion.
Participate in regular training opportunities to improve your job performance and career development.
Build a strong relationship with an assigned teacher trainer and receive guidance and ongoing training.
Continually works with the program administrator on development and performance, maintain a professional development plan, work toward accomplishing goals, and render an account to the teacher trainer.
Seek for, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from program leaders.
Create unity with local priesthood leaders and parents and effectively communicate student progress.
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job this position frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the classroom.
Qualifications
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
The person in this role helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the scriptures and words of the prophets, centers each learning experiences on Jesus Christ and His example, attributes, and redeeming power, strives to invite the Holy Ghost to fulfill His role in each learning experience, and fulfill their role in learning for themselves in an assigned Seminary (S&I) program of the Church. This position works under the direction of a program administrator. The person in this role should have a strong background in teaching, learning, and working with youth. The work of a person in this role helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. This is an entry level position.
This position is a trimester need position, teaching up to three classes daily based on student numbers each trimester.
Responsibilities
A seminary teacher works in partnership with a program administrator(s), a teacher trainer, an administrative assistant, local priesthood leaders, and parents’ in inviting all to come unto Christ.
Administer effectively assigned information, reports, finances, resources, and programs.
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.
Using the S&I Curriculum, create learning experiences of the restored gospel—centered on Jesus Christ, focused on the students, and rooted in the word of God.
Effectively increases the number of youth participating in the seminary program; and accounts for transition and completion.
Participate in regular training opportunities to improve your job performance and career development.
Build a strong relationship with an assigned teacher trainer and receive guidance and ongoing training.
Continually works with the program administrator on development and performance, maintain a professional development plan, work toward accomplishing goals, and render an account to the teacher trainer.
Seek for, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from program leaders.
Create unity with local priesthood leaders and parents and effectively communicate student progress.
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job this position frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the classroom.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- One plus years of S&I experience, or related experience.
- Has a proficient knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Teaching in the Savior’s Way and the Leadership Pattern.
- Understands and can implement the principles and practices of Doctrinal Mastery,
- Has a competent ability to use a wide variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
- Possesses good communication skills and self-awareness of how communication impacts others.
- Works well with youth and can display genuine empathy towards individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
- Has a competent ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
- Exhibits humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
- Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; a willingness to receive feedback and strives to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- Possess a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
- Aligns with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
- Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to use standard office equipment.
- The seminary teacher is expected to meet the S&I conditions of employment.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
