Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy • Dundee, MI

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About The Position

The Volunteer Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum, policies, procedures, and resources. The teacher builds relationships with students, encourages engagement and spiritual growth, and maintains an organized, supportive classroom. The role also includes completing required training, keeping accurate student records, preparing materials for substitute teachers, communicating with school personnel and volunteers, and representing LifeWise Academy in the community. The teacher must promote LifeWise’s religious mission and ensure that 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 one 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.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources.
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom through teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Prioritize student engagement.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns, student special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
• Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for a substitute teacher.
• Establish a classroom culture that fosters academic pursuits and a love of learning to promote 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.
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community.
• Attend events as available or requested by the program director.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue 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, in alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

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