LifeWise Academy·Iowa Falls, Iowa
Substitute teachers are responsible for implementing provided LifeWise curriculum lesson plans on an as-needed basis while maintaining a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment. Duties also include taking attendance, maintaining classroom order, and communicating with the regular teacher.
LifeWise substitute teachers will demonstrate excellence in Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching students.
LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.
Grid Level: 1a
Candidates must possess a mature personal Christian faith that aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith and be an active participant in a local church with compatible doctrine. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in teaching students are also required.
Market context
In Iowa, substitute teacher openings are often driven by day-to-day classroom coverage needs and can be competitive because schools look for dependable adults who can step in quickly and communicate well with students and staff. For this role, the faith and church-participation expectations are central, along with teaching ability and strong interpersonal skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your church alignment and prepare examples of classroom or youth-facing experience before applying.