PathwayConnect – Bilingual Instructor - BYU-Pathway Worldwide

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 bryan.miranda@byupw.edu..

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.  

• 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 

NOTE: An applicant’s résumé and official transcripts will be used to determine eligibility to serve as a PathwayConnect instructor. Please clearly highlight relevant education, professional work, and technologies on your résumé.

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

This is a part-time work from home position with the following flexible schedule:  

• 10-12 hours per week (may vary week-to-week)
• At least 5 days worked each week  
• Required attendance at periodic team meetings (as established by the department)

This position requires:  

• An adequate and reliable computer with speakers
• Headphones or earbuds
• A quality microphone and webcam
• Regular access to high-speed internet

Additional Documentation Requirement  

Candidates who are selected to advance to the next stages of the hiring process will be required to provide the following academic documents:  

• Copy of original transcript (histórico escolar)  
• Copy of diploma (front and back) that clearly shows either the date of completion or the date of graduation/commencement ceremony (data da colação de grau) 

Academic documents issued by Brazilian or international institutions are acceptable, provided that the documents are officially recognized in Brazil and their country of origin. (Bacharelado/Licenciatura)  

In-progress transcripts and associate's degrees are not acceptable. A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for the position.  

Documentação Adicional Requerida  

Os(as) candidatos(as) selecionados(as) para as próximas etapas do processo seletivo deverão apresentar os seguintes documentos acadêmicos:  

• Cópia do histórico escolar (original).  
• Cópia do diploma (frente e verso) que comprove claramente a data de conclusão ou a data da colação de grau. 

Serão aceitos documentos acadêmicos emitidos por instituições brasileiras ou estrangeiras, desde que reconhecidos oficialmente no Brasil e no país de origem (Bacharelado/Licenciatura).  

Não serão aceitos históricos de cursos em andamento e diplomas de nível tecnólogo. O requisito mínimo para esta vaga é um bacharelado concluído.