Volunteer Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Massillon, OH

13d

About The Position

A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched 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 completes required initial and ongoing training, teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, maintains class records and the classroom, and communicates with students, school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. The teacher also represents LifeWise Academy in the community and promotes its religious mission in duties and interactions.

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.
Proficiency in teaching children.

Nice To Haves

Caring and perceptive disposition.

Responsibilities

Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in the 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 the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map curriculum customization, and implement it in the classroom.
Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, and cultivate an organized, encouraging, engaging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed.
Maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns, student special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom; know emergency procedures; and purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community and attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about class schedule changes and student well-being.
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes.
Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in duties and interactions, in alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs.