Writing Instructor

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Identify trends impeding students’ academic success .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mentoring and teaching students, with a strong focus on communication and relationship-building. Proficient in adapting to new processes and technologies while maintaining a commitment to academic integrity and student success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In English And PortugueseMaster’s Degree In Portuguese Language Or Related FieldExperience With Online Teaching/LearningProficiency In Microsoft Office And Video ConferencingExcellent Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

MentoringTeachingCurriculum KnowledgeStudent OutreachCommunication TrackingAdaptabilityOnline Teaching ExperienceInstructional SupportFeedback ApplicationDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProfessionalismRespectfulnessReliabilitySensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVideo Conferencing SoftwareDiscipline-Specific Software

Industry Keywords

Academic SuccessAt-Risk LearnersBYU-Pathway WorldwideCES Honor CodeStudent Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify trends impeding students’ academic success
Conduct targeted outreach and provide instruction to groups and individuals
Mentor and teach students using university and department procedures and materials
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and weekly assignments
Respond promptly to student questions and concerns about course content and assignments
Facilitate learning through posts/announcements, emails, occasional one-on-one virtual meetings, and videos
Communicate regularly with students about participation and performance
Execute class-wide, group-wide, and individual outreach plans based on student trends and needs
Build genuine relationships through regular communication across approved channels
Respond consistently and promptly to students who respond to targeted outreach
Track communication histories and meaningful student interactions and plan follow-ups
Participate in occasional training exercises and meetings
Apply training and evaluation feedback to improve performance
Do not develop lessons or assessments and do not issue grades; grading is handled by a centrally managed pool of qualified graders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently live in and be authorized to work in Brazil
Must be fluent in English and Portuguese
Must submit the application in English
Master’s degree or higher in Portuguese language (Letras) or a related field such as Journalism, Linguistics, or Technical Writing
Completed bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement; in-progress transcripts and associate-level/technólogo degrees are not acceptable
Academic documents must be officially recognized in Brazil and the country of origin
Adaptability to new processes, procedures, and technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills; professional, respectful, and unbiased in sensitive situations
Proven reliability and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and discipline-specific software
Experience with online teaching/learning, especially with at-risk learners, preferred
Professional experience in online and/or classroom teaching or a closely related field desired
Must be available 10–12 hours per week and work at least 5 days each week
Required attendance at periodic team meetings
Commitment to BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s mission, defining characteristics, student population, and CES Honor Code/dress and grooming expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time work-from-home position
Flexible schedule of 10–12 hours per week
Church Employment benefits information provided by the employer
Occasional training exercises and training meetings
Feedback through training and evaluation to improve performance