Lead Teacher

LifeWise Academy•New Lebanon, OH

About The Position

The Lead Teacher supports the program director in hiring, training, and managing LifeWise teachers, in addition to carrying out LifeWise teacher responsibilities. The role helps maintain consistency across classes in curriculum, expectations, procedures, processes, and the LifeWise mission. The Lead Teacher plans curriculum, trains and observes teachers, maintains classroom records and schedules, communicates with teachers and volunteers, and assists the program director with other responsibilities as needed. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) and part-time. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices and equal employment opportunity policies comply with federal and state law, including the religious-organization exception to employment discrimination laws.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience 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

Determine which LifeWise lessons will be taught during each school year.
Keep teachers and classes consistent regarding expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum, and the LifeWise mission.
Work with the program director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials.
Organize a teacher training day at the start of each school year.
Lead regular teacher meetings to maintain consistency in procedures, curriculum, and expectations.
Assist the program director in observing teachers.
Attend as a team liaison or invite teachers to virtual and in-person training opportunities provided by the LifeWise Support Center.
Attend and encourage teacher participation at the annual LifeWise Summit.
Create classroom schedules and coordinate changes with staff.
Maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns and special needs noted on parent permission slips.
Assist the director in developing and maintaining program policies and procedures.
Represent LifeWise teachers at Leadership Board meetings.
Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement.
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them informed of schedule changes.
Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
Assist the program director with other responsibilities as needed.