Substitute Teacher - Waddell ALA West Foothills Seminary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Waddell, AZ

16d

About The Position

This temporary, entry-level position helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by instructing youth classes. The substitute teacher prepares and presents lessons, may teach more than one class as needed, and works under the direction of a program administrator. The role calls for a basic understanding of teaching, learning, and working with youth. Its purpose is to help 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.

Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and coach students in developing gospel knowledge and testimonies.
• Competent ability to use a wide 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 show genuine empathy and commitment to understanding their challenges.
• Basic ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
• Ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement, willingness to receive feedback, and effort to acquire 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 the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Meet the S&I conditions of employment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with students who have inquiries on various topics.
• Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.

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 taught, teaching by the Spirit, teaching the Doctrine, and inviting diligent learning.
• Create learning experiences centered on the restored gospel and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED