Australia: Infield Mentor

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 no longer than 3 years

• Fluency in specified second language (for language teaching positions)

• 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.