Volunteer Elementary Teacher

Overview

A LifeWise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children. If you're interested in this position, apply on the program's webpage.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in either a school or

church setting

A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

Complete Initial and Ongoing Training

Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course prior to teaching

Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year

Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one LifeWise Meet-Up per year

Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email

Teach LifeWise Classes

Utilize the LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization

Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom

Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly

Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature

Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources

Maintain Records

Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed

Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as noted on parent permission slips

Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed

Maintain the Classroom

Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom

Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations

Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director

Communicate

Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community

Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available

Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure student well-being

Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes

Submit regular updates, stories and photos to program director

Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

Benefits

Retirement plan, including employer match

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

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