MTC Service Missionary Teacher |Provo, UT| (Part-time)

Job Description

This position is central to the missionaries' role to'Help others to come unto Christ by serving with loving kindness as the Savior would. Minister in His name to the one through the power of the Holy Ghost and live as an example of faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, covenant keeping with God, and enduring to the end.' Teachers are an entry support level individual contributor that helps train missionaries in a variety of settings and topics. Training may include language skills, gospel doctrine/Preach My Gospel instruction, and missionary skill development. Teachers train junior missionaries in an online MTC experience. They follow an approved curriculum and may be selected to participate in pilots and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Reports to trainer or supervisor level in Training department.

• Provides instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries in the following training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards
• Plans and prepares lessons following approved curriculum in coordination with a companion teacher (when applicable) to meet missionary’s needs
• Directs missionaries in planning and accounting for their learning.
• Implements direction and training from the Teacher Trainer/Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Senior Manager of Training.
• Attends weekly training meetings and participate in co-teacher meetings
• Assists area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, as requested.
• Reports on needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.
• Coaches missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons
• May be asked to assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language.
• May take on additional responsibilities as an Actor to role-play as a non-member interested in learning about The Church of Jesus Christ
• May take on additional responsibilities as a Training Area Assistant, as hours allow
• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a returned full-time missionary from either a teaching mission or a service mission with teaching experience
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training skills and abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well with people
• Willing to receive and implement feedback
• Understanding of effective language-learning strategies (for language teaching positions)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English, and Spanish and/or Portuguese (for language teaching positions)
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting or standing for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.
  
  

Preferred

• MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience
• Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc.
  
  

Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, 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.