Teacher, Church Schools

This role helps youth deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, prepares righteous educated servants of the Lord who build the Kingdom of God, and assists them to reach their divine purpose that enables them to live successful, self-reliant lives. This position works under the direction of church school Principal, Vice Principal or Head of Department. The person in this role should have a strong background in teaching, learning, and working with youth. The person in this role teaches academic subjects and church principles and doctrine to help students learn to become a future leader in their family, church, and community, English proficient, meaningfully qualified, and lifelong learners. This is a career professional position.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or teaching certificate/license or equivalent.
• Four years of teaching experience. Graduate teachers or teachers with less experience can be considered.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of teaching and learning, as well as an understanding and capacity to teach the Science subject.
• Proficient ability to use a wide variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
• Proficient interpersonal communication skills—including verbal communication, active listening, body language, openness, and decision making.
• Works well with youth and can display genuine empathy towards individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
• Proficient ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by an advanced level of integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; a willingness to receive feedback and strives to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Competent ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Aligns with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and Seminaries and Institutes (S&I) Leadership.
• Proficient ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to use standard office equipment.
• The Church school teacher is expected to meet the Seminaries and Institutes (S&I) conditions of employment.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job this position frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the classroom.

Preferred:

• Possess a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.

• Qualifications in a Science related discipline