Substitute Teacher

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints - Salem, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Salem, OR

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About the position

This role helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a temporary position that is responsible for instructing classes to youth. The position includes lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, and may require teaching more than one class as needed. Working under the direction of a program administrator, the substitute teacher should have a basic understanding of teaching, learning, and working with youth. The work of 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 their Father in Heaven. This is an entry-level position that emphasizes partnership with a program administrator to learn the gospel effectively. Key responsibilities include preparing and presenting lessons to students, assisting students in fulfilling their roles in the learning process, and teaching 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. The substitute teacher is expected to create learning experiences centered on Jesus Christ, focused on students, and rooted in the word of God. Participation in regular training opportunities to improve job performance and career development is also essential. The teacher should seek, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from leaders, while also being open to other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and present lessons to students.
• Assist students to fulfill their role in the learning process.
• Teach in the Savior's Way by focusing on Jesus Christ and loving those you teach.
• Create learning experiences centered on Jesus Christ and rooted in the word of God.
• Participate in regular training opportunities to improve job performance and career development.
• Seek for, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self-evaluations, and observations from leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 display genuine empathy towards individuals.
• Basic ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Exhibits humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
• Ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; willingness to receive feedback and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• General understanding of how to support students with disabilities, including physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or working with youth.
• Familiarity with the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership policies.