Pre-Service|SAI |(Ghana) Temporary(Part-Time,20 Hours/Week)

The work of this position 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 position is responsible for instructing day to day seminary religious classes to the youth of the Church including lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, testing, grade and attendance recording; parent/student meetings; student counseling/encouragement, school official interface, and local Priesthood Leader interface. This is an entry-level intern position.

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

Preservice students are expected to work the time necessary to accomplish their assigned

teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an approved and accredited institution of higher

learning.

• 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 youths and young single adults/ young

adults

• Demonstrate outstanding scripture-teaching skills both face-to-face and online.

Must have taught or currently teaching Seminary or Institute class as a volunteer teacher.

· Must be able to apply sensitivity and diplomacy in teaching students.

· Know and apply educational theory and technique; psychology of youth learning in a religious context; S&I policies and material.

· Aligned with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.

· Must be able to use standard office equipment.