Elementary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Double Springs, AL

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 using the LifeWise curriculum, building relationships with students, maintaining an organized and engaging classroom, keeping accurate records, and communicating with school personnel, volunteers, families, and the program director. The teacher also completes required training and certification, participates in annual events, and promotes LifeWise Academy’s religious mission in all duties and interactions.

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 initial and ongoing training, including the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in the LifeWise classroom.
Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit and 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.
Cultivate an organized, encouraging, engaging classroom environment using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
Take attendance in each class and provide 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 sufficient information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered, and know emergency procedures.
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 communication with school personnel about class schedule changes and student well-being.
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them 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.