The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints·Logan, Utah
The teacher will provide Christ-centered, scripturally-based religious instruction to youth and young adults in a classroom setting. They are also responsible for effective administration and maintaining positive relationships with parents and local church leaders.
If so, this position could be for you!
The Logan 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 the following:
1.
Complete the REL 471 Teaching Seminary Workshop.
You can register for this class by going to myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org [http://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/].
If you have difficulty registering, please contact brigitta.wright@churchofjesuschrist.org [brigitta.wright@churchofjesuschrist.org?subject=Registering for REL 471].
As part of this class, you will participate and be evaluated in a peer-to-peer teaching experience.
2. Participate in a brief (3-4 days) teaching practicum local seminary.
3. Student Teach. Student teachers are selected from successful practicum participants. There are more practicum participants than there are student teacher openings in any given term.
Student teachers are hired to teach one or two seminary classes in a local seminary. Student teachers are paid for teaching time, and for preparation and administrative time. The typical student teacher assignment is a 15-20 hour per week position.
The student teacher experience can last from one semester/trimester up to a full high school academic year, and in some cases even longer.
During this time, student teachers continue the training process and are assessed and evaluated throughout 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.
There are always more student teachers than there are openings in any given year.
It is encouraged that if you live 90 miles from a Preservice Center that you apply and register for REL 471 offering remotely teachseminary.churchofjesuschrist.org or contact Jolene Davis at DavisJL@churchofjesuschrist.org [DavisJL@churchofjesuschrist.org] for more information about the online process.
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.
Candidates must be active, temple-worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a strong testimony. Educational requirements include a bachelor's degree for Seminary positions or a master's degree for Institute positions, along with completion of specific religious teacher training.
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