Language Teacher and Tutor
Language teachers help missionaries prepare to serve in their assigned mission language, including those already proficient in that language.
They also focus on helping missionaries learn and apply the missionary lessons in Preach My Gospel, and develop gospel-teaching skills.
Most openings for Teachers come in April/May and July/August. However, we accept applications at all times.
Most languages assign tutors from hired teachers. However the underlined languages hire tutors and teachers separately.
Positions could vary in length anywhere from a few months to a couple years.
Please apply to all areas you are qualified for.
ABOUT THE JOB
On average, 20,000 missionaries come through the Provo Missionary Training Center each year. But the MTC is more than a housing facility. 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. Each generation of missionaries has the potential to become the greatest generation the world has known. We are committed to helping every missionary who comes through our physical or virtual doors achieve that goal. We need the greatest generation of employees to help these missionaries.
When you become a part of the MTC, you will work with talented people who are committed to living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. While each position will have its own roles and responsibilities, all positions will be empowered to bless the lives of missionaries. We are looking for covenant keepers who are interested in growing and developing themselves and others.
LANGUAGE TEACHER
As an MTC teacher your focus will be helping missionaries develop the principles taught in Preach My Gospel and other resources. The training for missionaries who are assigned to learn a language, focuses on improving their teaching and their personal conversion to Jesus Christ in addition to learning their mission language.
CORE ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER
A deep commitment to Jesus Christ and His gospel in your personal life.
A desire to help move the work of the Lord forward as a returned missionary.
Strong willingness to receive and apply feedback from supervisors, peers, and missionaries.
Ability to give feedback to missionaries to help them improve.
Willingness to observe missionary standards.
Excellent ability to speak the language you are applying for.
THINGS YOU'LL DO AND HOW YOU'LL GROW
THINGS YOU'LL DO
As a Language teacher, you will be responsible for planning and leading out instruction based on the current curriculum. You will use an assigned teaching model for each activity within the classroom to provide the optimal learning experience. Specifically, you will:
Teach 3 hour class blocks in addition to other responsibilities. Classes will be in English and whatever language missionaries have been assigned.
Conduct a 30 minute preparation for your shift each day.
Meet with your missionaries to assess their progress throughout their training.
Attend a weekly training meeting as conducted by your supervisor.
Train online and in-person based on the stage of your missionaries' training.
Report daily on classroom instruction and missionaries' needs to your assigned co-teacher and ecclesiastical leaders.
HOW YOU'LL GROW
Build upon your ability to offer exceptional teaching and mentorship.
Develop a foundation for work in the professional world.
Expand your capacity to lead by learning the value of one-on-one and large-group relationships.
Continue to develop your ability to speak your mission language.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
What We’re Looking For
Returned missionary.
Fluency in the language(s) you are applying to.
Outstanding coaching, facilitation, and training skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel.
Excellent prioritizing, professionalism, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Self-motivated and able to work well with people.
Willing to receive and implement feedback.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in the language(s) you are applying for.
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.
Experience with online interactions including chat, video conference, etc.
Our Team’s Favorite Perks And Benefits
"I love interacting with missionaries and I absolutely adore them! Working here helps me connect to the experiences I had on my mission. It's a place you can freely express your love for Jesus Christ which is so unique for the workplace."
"The pay is a huge blessing, and the leadership and supervisors are so understanding and helpful. There is such a culture of love and improvement that I haven't found at any other job."
"I think my favorite part about working at the MTC is honestly being able to know what I am doing is for the greater good, and that I have an opportunity to have an impact on these missionaries and their lives. I remember my MTC teacher and the impact he had on me and I hope to have that same impact on the missionaries that I teach."
"Working at the MTC is an incredible experience because I'm able to strengthen my own foundation in Jesus Christ while also helping other people do the same thing. And it's just really great to be involved in the best purpose in the world!"
"The best part about working is being able to feel the spirit everyday around the missionaries and to feel God guiding you in that effort."
Languages Taught at the MTC:
Albanian
Armenian
ASL
Bulgarian
Burmese
Cambodian
Cantonese
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
ESL (English as a second language)
Estonian
Fijian
French
Finnish
Georgian
German
Haitian-Creole
Hiligaynon
Hmong
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Kiribati
Korean
Latvian
Lithuanian
Macedonian
Malagasy
Malaysian
Mandarin
Marshallese
Mongolian
Norwegian
Persian
Portuguese
Polish
Romanian
Russian
Samoan
Slovak
Slovene
Spanish
Swahili
Swedish
Tagalog
Tahitian
Thai
Tongan
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese