Substitute Teacher- Rock Springs WY

Job Description

This temporary position helps students learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ by teaching youth classes. The role includes lesson preparation, effective lesson presentation, and may involve teaching more than one class as needed. The position is in-person and works under the direction of a program administrator.

Applicants should have a basic understanding of teaching, learning, and working with youth. The work supports youth and young adults in deepening their conversion to Jesus Christ, qualifying for blessing of the temple, and preparing themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven. This is an entry-level position.

• Partner with a 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 the restored gospel—focused on 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.

• High School Diploma.
• 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.
• Possesses good communication skills and self‑awareness of how communication impacts others.
• Works well with youth and demonstrates genuine empathy toward individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
• 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.
• General understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Alignment with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Teacher is expected to meet the S&I conditions of employment.
• Frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics, exchanging accurate information, and occasionally moves about inside the classroom.

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 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.