Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy • Plainfield, IN

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About The Position

The Volunteer Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum and resources. The role includes completing initial and ongoing training, maintaining student records and classroom materials, creating an organized and encouraging learning environment, and communicating with students, volunteers, school personnel, and the program director. The teacher also represents LifeWise Academy in the community 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 “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 the 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 the LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization; apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources; and use only LifeWise curriculum to implement age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Build relationships with students, pray for them regularly, prioritize engagement, and foster an organized, encouraging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions noted on parent permission slips.
• Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
• Create a classroom culture that supports academic pursuits, a love of learning, and spiritual growth; keep the classroom clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and orderly.
• Know emergency procedures and purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
• Represent LifeWise Academy 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.
• 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

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