InField Mentor - Cambodia (Part-Time)

About the role

The Church is seeking an InField Mentor in Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh, to support missionaries through training. The position reports to a trainer or supervisor in the Training department and is part-time; it is open to applicants who are not local to Cambodia.

Key responsibilities

• Provide instruction, direction, counsel and feedback to missionaries in one-on-one coaching, small-group facilitation, large-group workshops and by monitoring Canvas participation and discussion boards.
• Plan and prepare lessons following the approved curriculum, in coordination with a companion teacher when applicable, to meet each missionary's needs.
• Guide missionaries in planning and accounting for their learning, and implement the direction of the Teacher Trainer/Supervisor, Manager of Training and Senior Manager of Training.
• Attend weekly training meetings and co-teacher meetings, and report on task needs and progress to leadership.
• Coach missionaries in preparation for and during practice and live lessons, and possibly assess the proficiency of missionaries and teacher applicants in the target language.
• May assist area leadership in coordinating with mission and Missionary Department leadership, and may take on extra duties as an actor in role-play, as a Training Area Assistant or for temporary assignments such as the Mission Leadership Seminar.

Required profile

• Returned missionary within the last 3 years.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Khmer.
• Knowledge and understanding of Preach My Gospel.
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for long periods and use monitors and equipment.

Required skills

• Outstanding coaching, facilitation and training skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritizing, professionalism and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, strong communication and organizational skills, and understanding of effective language-learning strategies.
• Preferred: MTC classroom teaching or tutoring experience, and experience with online interaction tools such as chat and video conferencing.