Substitute Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Lynchburg, TN

About The Position

LifeWise substitute teachers demonstrate excellence in Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching students. Substitute teachers complete training and teach LifeWise classes as needed, using the provided LifeWise curriculum and lesson plans. They maintain a safe, organized, stimulating, and well-ordered classroom; follow program policies and student discipline procedures; keep attendance records; understand emergency procedures; and communicate with volunteers and the teacher. They also serve as LifeWise Academy ambassadors in the community. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices comply with federal and state law and that, as a religious organization, it may give employment preference to members of its religion.

Requirements

  • Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
  • Actively participate in and be committed to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be caring and perceptive, with proficiency in teaching students.

Responsibilities

  • Complete substitute teacher training.
  • Teach LifeWise classes on an as-needed basis.
  • Implement lesson plans using the LifeWise curriculum provided by the teacher.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment in accordance with LifeWise policies and procedures.
  • Follow the program’s student discipline policy.
  • Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the teacher.
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
  • Know procedures for emergency situations.
  • Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community.
  • Communicate lesson plans to volunteers before class and assign duties.
  • Communicate with the teacher.
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