Under the direction of the ward Sunday School presidency, a Sunday School teacher has the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach inspiring Sunday School lessons using the scriptures and Church-approved curriculum materials.
• Show love and sincere concern for each class member.
• Encourage each member to attend and participate in class.
• Make sure the classroom has a reverent atmosphere where class members feel comfortable and ready to learn.
• Complete the Teaching the Gospel course and participate in teacher orientation meetings and counseling with leaders.
  (See “Sunday School,” section 6 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders [1998], 242; and Improving Gospel Teaching: A Leader’s Guide [1998], 4–6, 10).