Volunteer Secondary Teacher

LifeWise Academy • Germantown, TN

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About The Position

LifeWise Secondary Education teachers teach students in grades 6–12 and demonstrate 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 to plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons, build relationships with students, maintain an organized and encouraging classroom, and support student engagement and spiritual growth. The role also includes completing required training, maintaining student records and classroom supplies, communicating with school personnel, volunteers, and the program director, and representing LifeWise Academy in the community. Candidates must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a school or church setting and meet the stated faith and church-participation qualifications.

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 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 LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum.
• Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, and prioritize student engagement.
• Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom through varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded 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.
• Keep the classroom clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered; know emergency procedures; and purchase needed classroom supplies using program director-provided funds.
• Represent LifeWise Academy as an ambassador in the community and attend events when available or requested by the program director.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel about 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 duties and interactions, consistent with the organization's core values and beliefs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match

What This Job Offers

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