Substitute Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Heflin, AL

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 training and use lesson plans and curriculum provided by the teacher. They maintain a safe, organized, stimulating, clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom; follow LifeWise policies, procedures, and student discipline policy; and know emergency procedures. They also record attendance, communicate lesson plans and volunteer duties before class, communicate with the teacher, and serve as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices and EEO statement comply with federal and state law. It notes that federal law permits religious organizations to give employment preference to members of their own religion. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position classified at Grid Level 1a.

Requirements

  • Mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Caring and perceptive demeanor.
  • Proficiency in teaching students.
  • Excellent Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities.

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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