Substitute Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Lynchburg, TN

About The Position

LifeWise substitute teachers demonstrate Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities while teaching LifeWise classes on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with strong communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching students. Substitute teachers complete required training, use the LifeWise curriculum and lesson plans provided by the teacher, and follow LifeWise policies, procedures, and student discipline guidelines. The role also includes maintaining classroom safety and order, taking attendance and providing records to the teacher, knowing emergency procedures, coordinating lesson plans and volunteer duties before class, communicating with the teacher, and serving as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices and equal employment opportunity statement comply with federal and state law. It notes that religious organizations may give employment preference to members of their own religion under the applicable exception in federal law.

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.

Nice To Haves

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Caring and perceptive approach.
  • 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 with volunteers before class and assign duties.
  • Communicate with the teacher.
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