Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Qualifications

• and Experience
• 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://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLBMBVvl1cGs9Hq8X2dHx9Z_CF3tDI5p/view?usp=sharing]
• 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 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLBMBVvl1cGs9Hq8X2dHx9Z_CF3tDI5p/view?usp=sharing]

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
• 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
• Maintain Records
• 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
• Maintain the Classroom
• 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
• Communicate
• 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

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.

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