Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Thorntown, IN

15h

About The Position

The Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise Academy classes using LifeWise curriculum and policies, while fostering student engagement, relationships, spiritual growth, and an organized, encouraging classroom. The role includes completing required initial and ongoing training, maintaining accurate student records, preparing substitute materials, managing classroom supplies and emergency procedures, and communicating with school personnel, volunteers, families, and the program director. The teacher also represents LifeWise Academy in the community and promotes its religious mission and core values 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 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 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 curriculum customization; apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly; prioritize student engagement and cultivate an organized, encouraging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
Establish a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means of promoting spiritual growth.
Maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered classroom and know emergency procedures.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Represent LifeWise Academy within the community and attend events when available or requested by the program director.
Maintain ongoing communication with school personnel about class 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.