Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Volunteer Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using LifeWise curriculum, policies, procedures, and resources. The teacher completes required training and certification, creates age-appropriate lesson plans, builds supportive relationships with students, and maintains an organized, encouraging classroom. The role also includes managing attendance and class records, preparing materials for substitutes, maintaining classroom safety and cleanliness, communicating with school personnel and volunteers, and representing LifeWise Academy in the community. The teacher promotes and communicates LifeWise’s 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 “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training, including 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 up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
• Use 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, pray for them regularly, and prioritize their engagement.
• Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
• Prepare adequate 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 spiritual growth.
• Keep the classroom clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered.
• Know procedures for responding to emergency situations.
• Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community and attend events when 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, aligning with the organization's core values and beliefs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

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