Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Plainfield, IN

17h

About The Position

The Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using LifeWise curriculum, policies, procedures, and resources. The teacher builds relationships with students, encourages engagement and spiritual growth, and maintains an organized, clean, age-appropriate classroom. The role also involves keeping accurate student records, preparing materials for substitute teachers, following emergency procedures, communicating with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director, and representing LifeWise Academy's religious mission in the community. The teacher must 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. Participation in the annual LifeWise Summit and at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year is also required.

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 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 LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization.
Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, and prioritize student engagement.
Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom through varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
Prepare adequate lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
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 dealing with emergency situations.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community and attend events when available or requested by the program director.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about 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.