Seminary Institute Teacher Preservice Distance Education
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Do you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ If so this position could be for you! Seminary and Institutesis searching for future full and parttime 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.
Distant preservice process of pursuing teaching in Seminary and Institutes.
If you live more than 90 miles from a physical preservice center then you are a potential teacher for this program)
Phase 1 (video submission): Potentialteachers submita 30minute video of themselves teaching a seminary class. You might have to find the local Seminaries and Institute Coordinator to get a class to teach. Then submit the video to Eric Christensen via email February thru August. OR KyleLyons September thru January
Please make sure video is put at the angle so I can see and hear the students too.
The most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in a 6week Workshopwhich is phase 2.
Phase 2 6 Week workshop)Those selected will participate in a 6week online zoom workshopto learn to teach more like the Savior which requires a potential teacher meeting once a week. Submit another video at the end of the workshop. The most qualified potential teachers will be offered a position as a student teacher and move on to phase 3.
Phase 3 (Student Teaching)Student teach for 1 to 2 semesters in releasetime or a stake called seminary position and be observed frequently (using technology). Other administration classroom observations and interviews will help determine those who are most qualified to be offered ongoing employment with religious education.
LOCATION
It is encouraged that if you live more than 90 miles from a Preservice Center that you contact the following trainersEric Christensen at or Andrea Southwickatbetween February & Augustor Jolene Davis atbetween September & January for more information about the online process.
Responsibilities
Teach Effectively
- 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.
Seek to Develop Professionally
- Accept faculty assignments.
- Observe classroom teaching and provide helpful feedback to teachers.
- Strive for continual professional growth.
Establish an Effective Working Relationships
- Provide useful information and respect the priesthood leaders time.
- Establish clear and consistent methods of communication.
Enroll and Encourage Students
- Work closely with priesthood leaders in identifying and enrolling all potential students.
- Cultivate a learning environment of love respect and purpose in your classroom.
Schedule
Seminary instructors are expected to work the time necessary to accomplish their assigned teaching and administrative responsibilities. Fulltime seminary instructors are not eligible for overtime.
Fulltime Workload
- Those in a trimester system should teach four of the five trimester classes each trimester. Those in the eightperiod block system should teach six of the eight classes each semester. Those in a sevenperiod day should teach a minimum of six classes.
- When possible the student to teacher ratio should be approximately 150180 to one. It is recommended that there be no more than thirtyfive students per class.
Qualifications
- (Seminary) Bachelors degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching.
- (Institute) Masters degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching
- 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 scriptureteaching skills both facetoface and online.
Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
