LifeWise Classroom Assistant

Overview

As a LifeWise Classroom Assistant in the Columbus City - Eastside program, you will support the LifeWise teacher in the classroom and develop positive relationships with students. Your role is crucial to provide an engaging, meaningful and organized classroom experience.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the LifeWise teacher (as needed and directed)

Gather, distribute, and organize supplies

Make copies and prep activities

Participate in class games, activities, and discussions

Keep track of attendance records and other administrative tasks

Help with classroom management (as needed and directed)

Support the LifeWise teacher with redirection for disruptive students

Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times

Provide guidance for students during class activities, assignments, and transitions

Serve students with special needs or those requiring extra support

Model positive behavior

Strive to model godly character

Display enthusiasm for lessons and activities

Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community

Develop relationships with students • Learn the students' names

Follow-up with students' stories, interests, prayer requests, etc.

Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed)

Complete the Classroom Volunteer training

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

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

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

Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

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.

Every member is asked to complete a background check once every 3 years.