Volunteer Secondary Teacher

LifeWise Academy • Bartonville, IL

23h

About The Position

LifeWise Secondary Education teachers teach students in grades 6–12, demonstrating in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, committed, and proficient in teaching. Teachers use LifeWise curriculum and resources, build relationships with students, and maintain an organized, encouraging classroom. Interested candidates may apply on the program's webpage.

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 LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of starting and before teaching in a LifeWise classroom.
• Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit and attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year.
• Keep up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
• Use LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map curriculum customizations.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
• Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, prioritize engagement, and foster an organized, encouraging classroom using appropriate teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Keep accurate attendance records and class rosters, including student health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
• Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
• Foster a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits, a love of learning, and spiritual growth.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered classroom; know emergency procedures; and purchase needed classroom supplies with funds provided by the program director.
• Represent LifeWise Academy in the community and attend events as available or requested by the program director.
• Maintain dialogue 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

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