Secondary Teacher
About The Position
The Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum and follows the organization’s policies, procedures, and resources. The role includes completing required training and certification, creating age-appropriate lessons, building relationships with students, maintaining accurate class records, and providing an organized and encouraging classroom environment. The teacher also maintains classroom readiness, communicates with school personnel and volunteers, and represents LifeWise Academy in the community while promoting its religious mission and core values.
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 each year.
- Stay current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
- Use LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization; apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources; and use only LifeWise curriculum to implement age-appropriate lessons.
- Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, prioritize engagement, and foster an organized, encouraging classroom through varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
- Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
- Establish a classroom culture that encourages 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 emergency procedures; and purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
- Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community and attend events when available or requested by the program director.
- Maintain dialogue with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being.
- Build relationships with volunteers and keep them informed about 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
