Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy•New Concord, OH

About The Position

The Volunteer Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using LifeWise curriculum, policies, procedures, and resources. The teacher plans age-appropriate lessons, customizes curriculum as appropriate, builds relationships with students, prays for them regularly, and fosters an organized, encouraging, engaging classroom where learning supports spiritual growth. The role also includes completing required training, maintaining accurate student records and classroom materials, preparing substitute plans, communicating with school personnel and volunteers, and representing LifeWise Academy in the community. The teacher is expected to promote and communicate LifeWise’s religious mission in all duties and interactions.

Requirements

At least two years of classroom teaching experience with students in either 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 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 LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out 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.
Create an organized and encouraging classroom using varied teaching strategies and redemptive discipline.
Prioritize student engagement.
Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, student 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 promoting spiritual growth.
Maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered classroom.
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.
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 apprised 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, ensuring alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs.