Seminary & Institute Teacher (Boise/Nampa, Idaho)
About The Position
The Boise & Nampa area 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. This application is the first step in the process individuals must complete to be considered for employment in Seminaries and Institutes. The process consists of completing the REL 471 Teaching Seminary Workshop, participating in a brief teaching practicum, and potentially student teaching. Student teachers are hired to teach one or two seminary classes and are paid for teaching, preparation, and administrative time. The typical student teacher assignment is a 15-20 hour per week position and can last from one semester/trimester up to a full high school academic year, or longer. During this time, student teachers continue training and are assessed and evaluated as they are considered for employment. Decisions about full-time employment are made by the administration of Seminaries and Institutes in Salt Lake City. Decisions about part-time employment are made by local S&I administrators and depend on current demand.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning, the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching (for Seminary).
- Master’s degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning, the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching (for Institute).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Love of youth and young adults coming from all walks of life.
- High character.
- Capacity to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in a Christ centered, learner focused, and scripturally based way.
- Effective administrators.
- Ability to work well with parents and priesthood leaders.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Accept faculty assignments.
- Observe classroom teaching and provide helpful feedback to teachers.
- Strive for continual professional growth.
- Provide useful information and respect the priesthood leader’s time.
- Establish clear and consistent methods of communication.
- Work closely with priesthood leaders in identifying and enrolling all potential students.
- Cultivate a learning environment of love, respect, and purpose in your classroom.
Benefits
- Paid for teaching time, and for preparation and administrative time (for student teachers).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
