InField Mentor - Cambodia

About the role

The InField Mentor in Cambodia reports to a trainer or supervisor in the Training department and provides instruction, direction, counsel and feedback to missionaries. The role covers coaching, workshop facilitation, lesson planning and monitoring of online learning participation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching, facilitate small groups and run large-group workshops, and monitor Canvas participation and discussion boards
• Plan and prepare lessons following the approved curriculum, in coordination with a companion teacher when applicable
• Direct missionaries in planning and accounting for their learning, and implement direction from the Teacher Trainer/Supervisor, Manager of Training and Senior Manager of Training
• Attend weekly training meetings and co-teacher meetings, and report on needs and progress to leadership
• Assist area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, and coach missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons
• May assess the proficiency of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language, and may take on extra duties as an actor, Training Area Assistant or for temporary assignments such as the Mission Leadership Seminar

Required profile

• Returned missionary within the last 3 years
• Verbal and written English and Khmer
• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback
• Preferred: MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience, and experience with online interaction tools such as chat and video conferencing

Required skills

• Coaching, facilitation and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, strong communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of effective language-learning strategies