The adult Sunday school teacher is the shepherd of the class and is responsible for keeping watch over the flock and overseeing or coordinating all class leaders and functions. The teacher is expected to teach, reach and minister to members and prospects with the help of other leaders within the class.

Ministry Area/Department: Sunday School Ministries
Position: Adult Sunday school teacher
Accountable To: Sunday School director
Ministry Target: Adults
Position Is: Volunteer
Position May Be Filled By: Church member
Minimum Maturity Level: Stable, maturing Christian
Spiritual Gifts: Shepherding * Teaching * Exhortation
Talents or Abilities Desired: Ability to communicate well with others * Able to speak in front of a group
Best Personality Traits: Dependable * Expresser * Compassionate *  Leader
Passion For: Teaching and leading a group of people * Discipling others

1.Anticipated Time Commitments
a.Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: Two to four hours per week
b.Participating in meetings/training: one hour a month

2.Responsibilities/Duties
a.Participate in teachers’ meetings and training opportunities.
b.Work with Sunday School director to choose curriculum for your class.
c.Study and prepare for each weekly lesson.
d.Pray for class members/visitors.
e.Arrive 15 minutes before class begins to make sure classroom is prepared and to greet people as they arrive.
f.Lead each week’s class and involve participants in studying and learning God’s Word through various teaching methods.
g.Arrange for a substitute teacher as soon as you know you will not be able to attend.
h.Promote spiritual growth and unity among class members.
i.Promote outreach and missions within the class.