Volunteer Elementary Teacher
About The Position
A LifeWise teacher will combine 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 who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children. The role requires completing the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and prior to teaching, participating in the annual LifeWise Summit, and attending at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up per year. Teachers must stay updated by regularly checking LifeWise email. Key responsibilities include utilizing the LifeWise curriculum for lesson planning and customization, implementing it in the classroom, and investing in connecting with students through relationship building and prayer. The teacher is expected to cultivate an organized, encouraging, and engaging classroom environment using various teaching strategies and redemptive discipline, while applying LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources. Administrative duties involve taking and providing attendance records, maintaining accurate class rosters with student health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions, and preparing materials for substitute teachers. Classroom maintenance includes keeping the space clean, attractive, and well-ordered, knowing emergency procedures, and purchasing supplies with provided funds. Communication is vital, acting as a LifeWise Academy ambassador, attending school open houses and outreach events, maintaining dialogue with school personnel regarding schedules and student well-being, building relationships with volunteers, submitting regular updates, and promoting LifeWise's religious mission in all interactions.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in either 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 prior to teaching in the LifeWise classroom
- Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year
- Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one LifeWise Meet-Up per year
- Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email
- Utilize the LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
- Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
- Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
- Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
- Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources
- Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed
- Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as 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 procedures for dealing with emergency situations
- Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director
- Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
- Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
- Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure student well-being
- Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
- Submit regular updates, stories and photos to program director
- Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring 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
Mid Level
Education Level
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