Volunteer Elementary Teacher
About The Position
A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities to share the gospel with public school students, both churched and unchurched, in a classroom setting. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children. The teacher completes required initial and ongoing training, teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, maintains student records and classroom readiness, and communicates with school personnel, volunteers, families, and the LifeWise program director. The role also includes promoting LifeWise Academy’s religious mission and representing the organization in the community.
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.
Responsibilities
- Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in a 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 the curriculum in the classroom.
- Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
- Create an organized, encouraging, engaging classroom environment 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 student health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
- Prepare information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
- Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered; know emergency procedures; and purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
- Represent LifeWise Academy as an ambassador in the community.
- Attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
- Maintain dialogue with school personnel about class schedule changes and student well-being.
- Build relationships with volunteers and keep them informed about 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
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