Volunteer Elementary Teacher

Lifewise Academy • Bartonville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities to share the gospel with public school students in a classroom setting. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children. The teacher uses LifeWise curriculum, builds relationships with students, and helps maintain an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom. The role also includes completing required training, maintaining class records and the classroom, and communicating with school personnel, volunteers, and the LifeWise program director. Applicants should apply through the program's webpage.

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and proficiency in teaching children.

Nice To Haves

• Caring and perceptive approach to working with students.
• Active participation in a church.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training, including the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in the 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, and implement it in the classroom.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Create an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
• Take attendance in each class and provide records to the program director and/or school officials as needed.
• Maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns, student special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
• Prepare information and materials for substitute teachers as needed.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom, and know emergency procedures.
• Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
• Represent LifeWise Academy in the community and attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
• Maintain communication 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

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