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 in a classroom setting. The ideal candidate actively participates in a church and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a caring, perceptive approach to teaching children. The teacher completes required training and certification, teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, builds relationships with students, maintains classroom records and a well-ordered classroom, and communicates with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. The role also includes representing LifeWise Academy in the community and promoting its religious mission in all 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.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing training, including the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching; attend the annual LifeWise Summit and at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year; and check LifeWise email regularly for training and updates.
- Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and customize curriculum, and teach the curriculum 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 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 substitute teachers 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.
- Represent LifeWise Academy in the community and attend the annual school open house and other outreach events as available.
- Communicate with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being, keep volunteers informed of schedule changes, and 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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