LifeWise Academy·Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The teacher will utilize the LifeWise curriculum to plan and implement lessons while building relationships with students. They are also responsible for maintaining classroom organization and communicating with school personnel and volunteers.
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.
• 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
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of 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.
Market context
In Iowa, elementary teaching roles are often competitive because schools and faith-based programs look for educators who can manage classroom instruction while meeting specific mission and community expectations. For this role, the key differentiators are two years of teaching experience, a mature Christian faith aligned with the stated beliefs, and active participation in a matching local church. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. Before applying, confirm your experience and church alignment are clearly reflected in your application materials.