Volunteer Secondary Teacher
About The Position
LifeWise Secondary Education teachers teach students in grades 6–12, using LifeWise curriculum to support Bible education and student engagement. The role calls for in-depth Bible knowledge, strong teaching abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a caring, committed, proficient approach to teaching. The ideal candidate actively participates in a local church. Teachers complete initial and ongoing training, teach and plan LifeWise classes, maintain student records and the classroom, and communicate with students, families, school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. They promote LifeWise Academy’s religious mission and ensure their work aligns 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 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 curriculum customization; apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources; and implement age-appropriate lessons using only LifeWise curriculum.
- Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, prioritize engagement, and foster an organized, encouraging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
- Keep accurate attendance records and class rosters, including student 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; maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, orderly classroom; and know emergency procedures.
- Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
- Serve as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in 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, and keep volunteers informed of schedule changes.
- Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
- Promote and communicate LifeWise’s religious mission in duties and interactions, in alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs.
Benefits
- Retirement plan, including employer match
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