The person in this role helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the scriptures and words of the prophets. They center each learning experience on Jesus Christ and His example, attributes, and redeeming power. The role involves inviting the Holy Ghost to fulfill His role in each learning experience and encouraging students to learn for themselves within an assigned Seminary and Institute (S&I) program of the Church.

This position works under the direction of a program administrator. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in teaching, learning, and working with youth. The 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 Heavenly Father.

Responsibilities

• A seminary instructor partners with a program administrator, teacher trainer, administrative assistant, priesthood leaders, and parents to invite 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 students, and rooted in the word of God.
• Effectively increase the number of youth participating in the seminary program, and account for transition and completion.
• Participate in regular training opportunities to improve job performance and career development.
• Build a strong relationship with an assigned program administrator to receive guidance and training.
• Work regularly with your program administrator on development and performance, maintain a professional development plan, work toward goals, and report progress.
• Seek and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from leaders.
• Create unity with priesthood and parents, and communicate student progress effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Four years of S&I related experience or equivalent.
• Competent knowledge of and understanding of the principles and practices of Teaching in the Savior’s Way and the Leadership Pattern.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of Doctrinal Mastery.
• Ability to manage a classroom using a variety of skills and techniques.
• Good communication skills and self-awareness of how communication impacts others.
• Works well with youth and demonstrates genuine empathy, with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
• Ability to build constructive relationships characterized by integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Exhibits humility, meekness, and collaborative spirit with colleagues, peers, and priesthood leaders.
• Ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement, including receiving feedback and acquiring new skills.
• General understanding of supporting students with disabilities, including physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Alignment with the Church’s policies and the direction of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
• Must meet S&I employment conditions.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and be competent in the Microsoft Suite of tools.
• Frequent communication with students requires the ability to exchange accurate information.
• Occasional movement inside the classroom is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Company Overview

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing apps that send the gospel worldwide, to facilities managers maintaining buildings where Church members worship, teach, learn, and receive ordinances—employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with known disabilities.