This position is central to the missionary's 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 entry-level support individuals who help train missionaries in various 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 participate in pilots and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Report to trainer or supervisor in the Training department.
- Provide instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries in various training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards.
- Plan and prepare lessons following the approved curriculum, coordinating with a co-teacher when applicable to meet the needs of missionaries.
- Guide missionaries in planning and tracking their learning progress.
- Implement training directives from the Teacher Trainer, Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Senior Manager of Training.
- Attend weekly training meetings and co-teacher meetings.
- Assist area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership as requested.
- Report on the needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.
- Coach missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons.
- Assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language, if applicable.
- Roleplay as a non-member interested in learning about The Church of Jesus Christ, if asked to act as an Actor.
- Potentially serve as a Training Area Assistant, hours permitting.
- Perform other temporary duties at the MTC, such as assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be a returned missionary.
- Fluency in the specified second language (for language teaching positions).
- Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training skills.
- Knowledge of 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 verbally and in writing in English and the second language (for language teaching positions); non-verbal communication skills for ASL teachers.
Physical requirements may include sitting or standing for long periods and using monitors/equipment.
Preferred:
- MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience.
- Experience with online interactions such as chat and video conferencing.
Key Skills
Client Server, Account Development, Business Travel, Corporate Risk Management, Dsp, Litigation Paralegal
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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