Volunteer Secondary Teacher

LifeWise Academy • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

LifeWise Secondary Education teachers demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and strong teaching abilities for students in grades 6–12. The role calls for a caring, committed, proficient teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who actively participates in a church. Teachers complete required training, teach LifeWise classes using LifeWise curriculum and policies, maintain student and classroom records, maintain an organized and welcoming classroom, and communicate with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. The teacher also acts as a LifeWise Academy ambassador and promotes 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 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 and attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or LifeWise Meet-Up each year.
• Keep up to date with training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
• Use the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map curriculum customization.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Create an organized, encouraging classroom environment using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline, while prioritizing student engagement.
• Keep accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, student special needs, and photo permissions documented on parent permission slips.
• Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
• Foster a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means of promoting spiritual growth.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered classroom.
• Know procedures for handling emergency situations.
• Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
• Represent LifeWise Academy within the community and attend events when available or requested by the program director.
• Maintain ongoing communication with school personnel about class schedule changes and student well-being.
• Build relationships with volunteers and keep them informed about schedule changes.
• Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
• Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, consistent with its core values and beliefs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed