Seminary & Institute Teacher (Southern Utah)

About the job

Do you love teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ?   Ideal candidates will have a love of youth 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.

****Although this job is posted for the Southern Utah area, this is just where the workshops will be held (Cedar & St George) and there may or may not be any openings in Southern Utah at this time. Many of our participants accept full time seminary teaching positions within central or northern Utah, Idaho or Arizona.

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. Register through this link: Southern Utah  Teaching Seminary Workshops – Fill out form

After the workshop, by invitation only, move onto step 2.

2. Participate in a brief (3-4 days) teaching practicum in a local seminary. After completion, by invitation only, move onto step 3.

3. Student Teach for 1 to 2 semesters. Teaching will be no more than 2 classes in the semester. The typical student teacher assignment is a 15-20 hour per week position.

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.**

LOCATION

**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 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 leader’s 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. Full-time seminary instructors are not eligible for overtime.

Full-time Workload

**- Those in a trimester system should teach four of the five trimester classes each trimester. Those in the eight-period block system should teach six of the eight classes each semester. Those in a seven-period day should teach a minimum of six classes.

• When possible, the student to teacher ratio should be approximately 150-180 to one. It is recommended that there be no more than thirty-five students per class.

Qualifications

• (Seminary) Bachelor’s degree from an approved and accredited institution of higher learning, the successful completion of meticulous religious teacher training (preservice) and student teaching.

• (Institute) Master’s 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 scripture-teaching skills both face-to-face and online.

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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About Us

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.

Additional Information

-** Job Identification: 378458 - Job Category: RE - Religious Education - Posting Date: 2026-11-04 - Apply Before: 2026-11-30 - Job Schedule: Part time - Locations: 650 W Center St, Cedar City, UT, 84720, US - Worthiness Qualification: Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy. - Posting Notice/More Info: **Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.