Secondary Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Deckerville, MI

11h

About The Position

LifeWise Secondary Education teachers teach students in grades 6–12, demonstrating in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities. The role involves using LifeWise curriculum, fostering student relationships and engagement, maintaining classroom and student records, and communicating with students’ schools, volunteers, and the program director. The teacher must support and promote LifeWise Academy’s religious mission and values. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position.

Requirements

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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; caring, committed, and proficient teaching abilities.
In-depth Bible knowledge.

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; and teach age-appropriate lessons using only LifeWise curriculum.
Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, and prioritize student engagement.
Create an organized, encouraging classroom environment using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Keep accurate attendance records and class rosters, including student health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
Foster a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits, learning, and spiritual growth; keep the classroom clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and orderly; and know emergency procedures.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Represent LifeWise Academy in the community and attend events as available or requested by the program director.
Maintain communication with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being, and keep volunteers 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, consistent with the organization’s core values and beliefs.