Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Marion, OH

About The Position

A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. The role involves teaching LifeWise classes, completing required training, maintaining student and classroom records, caring for the classroom, and communicating with school personnel, volunteers, families, and the community. The teacher promotes LifeWise’s religious mission and ensures that duties and interactions align with the organization’s core values and beliefs. This is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position.

Requirements

At least two years of classroom teaching experience with students in 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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children.

Responsibilities

Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in a LifeWise classroom.
Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit and attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year.
Stay current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization, and implement the curriculum in the classroom.
Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, and cultivate an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the program director and/or school officials as needed.
Maintain accurate class rosters, including student health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom; know emergency procedures; and purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Represent LifeWise Academy in the community and attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
Maintain communication with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being, and keep volunteers informed of schedule changes.
Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
Promote and communicate LifeWise’s religious mission in all duties and interactions, in alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs.