Substitute Teacher (Davis & Weber Region)

Job Posting for Substitute Teacher (Davis & Weber Region) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Our purpose [of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, S&I] is to help youth and young adults understand and rely on the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. Live: We live the gospel of Jesus Christ and strive for the companionship of the Spirit. Our conduct and relationships are exemplary in the home, in the classroom, and in the community. We continually seek to improve our performance, knowledge, attitude, and character. Teach: We teach students the doctrines and principles of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the words of the prophets. These doctrines and principles are taught in a way that leads to understanding and edification. We help students fulfill their role in the learning process and prepare them to teach the gospel to others. Administer: We administer our programs and resources appropriately. Our efforts assist parents in their responsibility to strengthen their families. We work closely with priesthood leaders as we invite students to participate and as we provide a spiritual environment where students can associate with one another and learn together. This S&I on-call position is responsible for teaching seminary students the doctrine and principles of the gospel as found in the scriptures and the words of the prophets. A substitute teacher position will be responsible for teaching one or more class periods as needed.

• Encourages and motivates students to grow spiritually
• Effectively prepares and presents religious lesson materials to students
• Helps students fulfill their role in the learning process

(U.S.) Must have a foundational knowledge of LDS gospel principles. Must know and be able to apply: educational theory and technique; psychology of youth learning in a religious context; S&I policies and material. Must be able to apply sensitivity and diplomacy in teaching students. Must be able to interface with students and parents.

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.