Volunteer Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy•Alderwood Manor, WA

15d

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 involves completing required training, teaching LifeWise classes, maintaining student records and the classroom, and communicating with students, families, school personnel, volunteers, and the community. The teacher promotes LifeWise’s religious mission and ensures duties and interactions align with the organization’s core values and beliefs.

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 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 each year.
Attend at least one Teachers’ Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up per year.
Stay current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map curriculum customization.
Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom.
Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
Create an organized, encouraging, and 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 substitute teachers as needed.
Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered.
Know procedures for responding to emergency situations.
Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
Represent LifeWise Academy as an ambassador within the community.
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.