MTC Teacher | Provo, UT | Part-Time

The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saint; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah seeks part-time Teachers at the Missionary Training Center. This role supports missionaries by delivering training across language and gospel instruction, following the approved curriculum.

You will train both junior and senior missionaries, coordinate with fellow teachers, and participate in ongoing development. A returned missionary with English proficiency is required, and language-teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a returned missionary.
• Fluency in a specified second language for language teaching positions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and complete assessments in English without translation services.
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training abilities.
• Knowledge of Preach My Gospel concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with people.
• Understanding of language-learning strategies for language teaching positions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• May include physical requirements for long periods of sitting or standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries in training settings: one-on-one, small group, and large group sessions.
• Plans and prepares lessons following approved curriculum with a co-teacher when applicable.
• Directs missionaries in planning and accountability for their learning.
• Implements direction from Teacher Trainer/Supervisor and Training managers.
• Attends weekly training meetings and co-teacher meetings.
• Coordinates with mission leadership and Missionary Department leadership as requested.
• Reports on needs and progress to leadership.
• Coaches missionaries in preparation for practice and live lessons.
• May assess proficiency in the target language for missionaries and teacher applicants.
• Takes on additional responsibilities at the MTC as assigned.

Skills

Returned missionary

English proficiency

Second language teaching

Coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Language strategies

Job description

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, 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 may train both junior and senior missionaries before they enter the MTC, while at the MTC and after leaving the MTC. 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)

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a returned missionary
• Fluency in specified second language (for language teaching positions)
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively in English to understand safety instructions, training, and team communications. Candidates must be able to successfully complete interviews and assessments fully in English with no translation services provided in order to assess English proficiency abilities
• 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 second language (for language teaching positions; non-verbal communication for ASL teachers)
• 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.

About Us

Missionary training centers (MTCs) help missionaries understand, live, and apply the missionary purpose as stated on page one of Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service. Missionaries learn and teach the doctrine of Christ from the Book of Mormon. They learn how to be more effective teachers by studying and practicing the principles in Preach My Gospel. They also learn how to adjust to missionary life and how to live missionary standards. Missionaries who are assigned to learn a mission language will also begin learning this language in the MTC.

• Locations 2005 N 900 E, Provo, UT, 84602, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings Unlimited
• Worthiness Qualification Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.