Substitute Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 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 the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and prior to 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 up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email
• Utilize the LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum
• Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
• Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
• Prioritize student engagement
• Keep accurate student attendance records
• Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permission as noted on parent permission slips
• Prepare adequate lesson plans, information and materials for a substitute teacher
• Establish a culture that fosters academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means to promote a spiritual growth
• Maintain a clean, attractive, age appropriate and well-ordered classroom
• Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
• Purchase classroom supplies as neede 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 to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure 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

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match