Volunteer Elementary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•Urbandale, IA

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 initial and ongoing training, teaching LifeWise classes using its curriculum, maintaining class records and the classroom, and communicating with students, families, school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. Teachers promote LifeWise’s religious mission in their 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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach children; the ideal candidate is caring and perceptive.

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 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 it in the classroom.
Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
Cultivate an organized, encouraging, engaging classroom through 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 listed on parent permission slips.
Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed.
Keep the classroom clean, attractive, and well ordered, and know emergency procedures.
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 when available.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being.
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised 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.