Elementary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Urbandale, IA

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 ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children. The teacher completes required initial and ongoing training, teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, maintains student and classroom records, keeps the classroom organized and prepared, and communicates with school personnel, volunteers, and the community. The teacher promotes LifeWise Academy’s religious mission in all duties and interactions, in alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs.

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.

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 each year.
Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up per year.
Stay current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map curriculum customization.
Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom.
Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
Create an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom through 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 recorded health concerns, student special needs, and photo permissions from parent permission slips.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered.
Know procedures for handling emergency situations.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Represent LifeWise Academy in the community.
Attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being.
Build relationships with volunteers and inform them 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, ensuring alignment with organizational values and beliefs.