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.' This position is a support, individual contributor that tutors language skills to a variety of audiences, including young missionaries, senior missionaries, and church leaders, as assigned. The training may occur in person, or via video conferencing.

Reports to supervisor level in the Training Department.

• Provides language tutoring to missionaries, Mission Presidents, General Authorities and their wives, and others as directed.

• Designs lessons and learning experiences to help individual missionaries progress with their personal language goals.

• Works to improve tutoring skills

• Prepares daily to meet individual needs.

• Sets a good example of an MTC employee, in any venue

• May be asked to assist in assessing the proficiency level of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language

• May take on responsibilities as an MTC Teacher, as hours allow

• May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g. assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)

Required:

• 1 year of related experience

• Fluency in specified foreign language

• Excellent tutoring and teaching skills

• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, and leadership skills.

• Knowledge and understanding of "Preach My Gospel"

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English and specified second language, both in person and via video conferencing

• Self-motivated

• Able to work well with people

• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.

Preferred:

• Experience as a language tutor

• Experience as a MTC Teacher• Returned missionary

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.

MTC Language Tutor - Swahili (Part-time)