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Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy·Port Huron, Michigan

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The teacher is responsible for combining Bible knowledge and teaching skills to share the gospel with public school students using the LifeWise curriculum. Key duties include lesson planning, implementing curriculum, building student relationships, maintaining an organized classroom, and managing required records like attendance.

Overview

A LifeWise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children. If you're interested in this position, apply on the program's webpage.

Qualifications

  • and Experience
  • A 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 [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]
  • 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 [https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/]

Job Description

  • Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
  • 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
  • Teach LifeWise Classes
  • Utilize the LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
  • Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
  • Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
  • Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
  • Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources
  • Maintain Records
  • Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed
  • Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as noted on parent permission slips
  • Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed
  • Maintain the Classroom
  • Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
  • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director
  • Communicate
  • Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
  • Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
  • 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 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

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.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Grid Level: 2a

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in a school or church setting and maintain a mature personal Christian faith aligned with the LifeWise Statement of Faith. Active participation in a local church whose doctrine matches the organization's beliefs is also required.

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Record Keeping
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Ambassadorship
  • Bible Knowledge

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Port Huron, Michigan
Posted
Mar 10, 2026
Application
Apply on this site
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Hiring organization

LifeWise Academy

Bible Education for Public School Students DURING SCHOOL HOURS

IndustryReligious Institutions
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

Michigan elementary teaching roles are selective

Elementary teacher openings in Michigan are often competitive because schools look for classroom experience, alignment with mission, and consistent student-facing practice. For this role, candidates need at least two years of teaching experience in a school or church setting, plus a mature Christian faith and active participation in a local church that matches the organization’s doctrine. The job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing the details. Before applying, confirm your experience and church affiliation clearly match the stated expectations.

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