New Zealand: MTC Infield Teachers

Job Description

The Missionary Department is seeking to appoint MTC Infield Mentors. This is a permanent part-time position, working 25 hours per week, and will be working remotely in New Zealand. This position reports to the Manager of Training and Operations in New Zealand.

The part-time role involves mentoring infield missionaries through their learning and development process over a 12-week period. Mentoring may include language-learning skills, gospel doctrine instruction, and missionary skill development, following an approved curriculum. Employees will also be directly involved in supporting Missionary Department led pilots and initiatives and assisting with other projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, direction, counsel, and feedback to missionaries on the following topics: the doctrine of Christ and the missionary purpose, teaching by the Spirit and inviting, finding locally, and using technology, uniting with members, setting goals, and making plans, and turning to the Lord to develop resilience. Topics to be adjusted, only as directed by department leadership.
• Work in the following training settings: one-on-one coaching, small group facilitation, large group workshops, and monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards.
• Assist Infield Area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, as requested.
• Implement direction and training from the Infield Training Supervisor, Manager of Training, and Director of Infield Training.
• Report on needs and progress of assigned tasks to leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

• Applicants must be returned missionaries home no longer than 2 years.
• To take mentoring sessions from a laptop or desktop computer
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism, and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well with people
• Must be willing to receive and implement feedback
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week
• MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc. preferred
• An environment free of distractions
• A stable internet connection
• Use their personal phone and phone number to reach out to missionaries 2-3 times a week
• Use their personal Facebook or WhatsApp account to coordinate Group Meetings with missionaries.
  
  

Note: Only those with current legal authorisation to work in New Zealand should apply for this position.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday 10 January 2025

Any enquiries may be directed to – pacificarearecruitment@ChurchofJesusChrist.org

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.