Substitute Teacher - Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek Seminaries

Substitute Teacher - Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek Seminaries

Post Date: 01/07/2026, Apply Before: 01/14/2026 Locations: 7126 McKellips Rd, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85207, US

This temporary position instructs youth classes in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, effective presentation, and teaching multiple classes as needed under the direction of a program administrator. The role promotes conversion to Jesus Christ, qualification for temple blessings, and preparation for eternal life. It is an entry‑level position.

• Partner with the program administrator to learn the gospel
• Effectively prepare and present lessons to students
• Assist students in fulfilling their role in the learning process
• Teach 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
• Create learning experiences centered on Jesus Christ, focused on your students, and rooted in the word of God
• Participate in regular training opportunities to improve job performance and career development
• Seek, receive, and act on feedback through student surveys, self‑evaluations, and observations from leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and coach students in developing gospel knowledge and testimonies
• Competent ability to manage a classroom using a variety of skills and techniques
• Good communication skills and self‑awareness of how communication impacts others
• Works well with youth and displays genuine empathy toward individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges
• 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
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self‑improvement; willingness to receive feedback and acquire new knowledge and skills
• Possesses a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, including physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges
• Aligns with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership
• Basic knowledge of how to use the Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to use standard office equipment
• Meets the S&I conditions of employment
• Communicates with students on various topics and occasionally moves around inside the classroom

• First Aid Certification

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From IT professionals developing apps that send the gospel worldwide to facilities managers maintaining buildings, our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They literally work in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. 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.