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Volunteer Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Academy·San Antonio, Texas

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Elementary Teacher will teach LifeWise classes using the provided curriculum while building relationships with students and maintaining an organized classroom environment. Responsibilities also include record-keeping, communication with school personnel, and participation in training and community outreach events.

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.

Grid Level: 2a

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience and a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith. Active participation in a local church is also required.

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Lesson Planning
  • Caring
  • Teaching Abilities
  • Community Outreach
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Engagement Strategies
  • Bible Knowledge
  • Perceptive

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
Application
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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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Texas elementary volunteer roles are selective

In Texas, elementary volunteer teaching roles can be competitive because schools and programs often look for experienced educators who can support classroom routines and student engagement. For this role, the key qualifications are two years of classroom teaching experience, a mature Christian faith aligned with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith, and active participation in a local church. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience and faith alignment before applying.

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