Elementary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Miller City, OH

About The Position

A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. The role teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, builds relationships with students, and cultivates an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom environment. The teacher also maintains classroom and student records, communicates with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director, and represents LifeWise Academy in the community. The teacher promotes and communicates LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, aligning with the organization's core values and beliefs. The position requires completion of initial and ongoing training, including the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in the LifeWise classroom. The teacher participates in the annual LifeWise Summit, attends at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year, and stays current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position. The role offers a retirement plan with an employer match.

Requirements

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.
Outstanding teaching abilities and proficiency in teaching children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Caring and perceptive approach to working with students.

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 and attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up per year.
Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization.
Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom.
Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
Cultivate an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom environment using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed.
Maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns, student 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 procedures for dealing with emergency situations.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community.
Attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about class schedule changes and student well-being.
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised 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 the organization's core values and beliefs.