Volunteer High School Teacher
About The Position
LifeWise high school teachers teach students in grades 9–12 using the for-credit curriculum provided by LifeWise. The role calls for in-depth Bible knowledge, strong teaching abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a caring, committed approach. The ideal candidate actively participates in a local church and is proficient in teaching. Teachers complete initial and ongoing training, including the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in a LifeWise classroom. They also participate in the annual LifeWise Summit, attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year, and keep up with training and updates through LifeWise email. The position includes preparing and teaching classes, building relationships with students, maintaining attendance, grades, assessments and rosters, and keeping the classroom organized, welcoming and safe. Teachers communicate with school personnel, volunteers and the program director, act as LifeWise ambassadors in the community, and promote the organization's religious mission and core values in their duties and interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least two years of classroom teaching experience with students in a school or church setting.
- 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.
- In-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Caring, committed and proficient approach to teaching.
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.
- Prepare and implement the for-credit high school curriculum provided by LifeWise.
- Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
- Create an organized and encouraging classroom environment using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
- Prioritize student engagement.
- Communicate grades to school office staff for student records.
- Maintain accurate student attendance records.
- Distribute accurate and timely assessments to meet high school requirements.
- Maintain accurate class rosters, including student health concerns, special needs and photo permissions documented on parent permission slips.
- Prepare lesson plans, information and materials for a substitute teacher.
- Foster a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means of promoting spiritual growth.
- Keep the classroom clean, attractive, age-appropriate and well-ordered.
- Know procedures for handling emergencies.
- Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
- Act as a LifeWise ambassador in the community.
- Attend events when available or requested by the program director.
- Maintain ongoing dialogue 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.
Benefits
- Retirement plan, including employer match.
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Career Level
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