Volunteer Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Norman, OK

About The Position

A LifeWise teacher combines in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. The role includes delivering LifeWise curriculum, building relationships with students, maintaining an organized and encouraging classroom, keeping class records, and communicating with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. The teacher also serves as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community and promotes the organization's religious mission in all duties and interactions. The teacher must complete 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. The role also involves ongoing training, classroom upkeep, emergency preparedness, outreach events, and preparing materials for substitute teachers as needed.

Requirements

At least two years of classroom teaching experience with students in a school or church setting.
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.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Caring and perceptive approach.
Proficiency in teaching children.
Active church participation.

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 per 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 and provide attendance records to the 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 adequate information and materials for substitute teachers as needed.
Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered; know procedures for emergencies; and 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 duties and interactions, in alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs.