PathwayConnect – Bilingual Instructor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

20h • Remote

About The Position

Candidates must be fluent in Portuguese and English and submit their application in English to be considered. Only those currently living in and authorized to work in Brazil are eligible. CES Dress and Grooming Expectations All online instructors and graders who support BYU-Pathway Worldwide commit to uphold the CES Honor Code in their roles as institutional representatives, leaders, and mentors. Employees teach students through example and counsel how to make choices that exemplify these principles and expectations, while recognizing that the roles of employees and students are distinct from each other, and their choices will reflect these differences. Employees have a higher standard for dress and grooming. When choosing attire, employees make decisions appropriate for their professional role, responsibilities, purpose, and setting. Dress for men and women should be modest in fit and style and be neat and clean. Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable. Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors. Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean shaven. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed. Application Details The application system will store candidate information. Once submitted, application details will be shared with Church Education System (CES) partners involved in the selection process. Applicants may receive a rejection email during or after review; however, unless a direct rejection is received from the hiring manager, applications will remain active and under consideration. This posting serves as an interest list for future opportunities. Because hiring is based on enrollment needs, applicants may not be contacted immediately. Candidates not selected at this time will remain on file for consideration as future positions become available. If you have any questions, please contact our Human Resources representative, Bryan at [email protected].. Position Summary The PathwayConnect instructor is an important part of the instructional team. With a strong focus on the academic success of every student, instructors use their subject matter expertise and deep understanding of the curriculum and student population to: Identify trends impeding academic success Conduct targeted outreach and provide instruction to target groups and individuals Build capable learners, confident in their ability to succeed academically and in life PathwayConnect instructors do not develop lessons or assessments, nor do they issue grades on student work (grading is handled by a centrally managed pool of qualified graders). Their focus is on the academic success of every student in their care.

Requirements

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (required)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with strong academic performance in the subjects of basic English/Portuguese and Math
• Deep understanding of and commitment to BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s mission, defining characteristics, and student population
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills— specifically an ability to be considerate, approachable, professional, and respectful in complex or emotionally-charged situations
• An ability to follow specific guidelines and timelines for targeted outreach and to also use specific systems and prescribed channels for communication and outreach
• An ability to adapt quickly to new processes and procedures and also new technology
• Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to maintain focus and order while managing complex cognitive loads
• Strong track record of reliability in following through on commitments and getting the job done properly and in a timely manner (with little prompting)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video conferencing software, and Canvas preferred
• An adequate and reliable computer with speakers
• Headphones or earbuds
• A quality microphone and webcam
• Regular access to high-speed internet

Nice To Haves

• Experience in online teaching with at-risk learners is preferred

Responsibilities

• Gain and retain an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and assignments students are completing each week
• Develop genuine and meaningful relationships with all students through regular and consistent communication
• Respond quickly to student communication and questions about course content and upcoming assignments
• Using department created and curated training materials, procedures, and systems, prepare and execute appropriate classwide, group-wide, and individual outreach based on student trends and needs
• Participate occasionally in training exercises and/or training meetings to receive additional guidance and feedback
• Use feedback received through training and evaluation to improve performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees