Volunteers will support teachers by modeling positive behavior and assisting with classroom management for children. Responsibilities include leading activities, helping students with special needs, and chaperoning children to and from class.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a mature personal Christian faith and be in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith. Active participation and commitment to a local church with aligning doctrines are required.
LifeWise Academy is seeking volunteers to assist children in their LifeWise classes. LifeWise Academy is a Bible-based character education program that exists to reach public school students with the gospel during school hours.
Job Responsibilities
Model positive behavior
Strive to model godly character
Set the example for classroom behavior
Actively listen during Bible lessons
Participate in classroom activities
Develop relationships with students
Learn the students' names
Get to know the students
Market context
Volunteer roles are often locally driven
In Alabama, volunteer roles in faith-based programs are often filled through local churches, schools, and community networks, so demand can vary by community need and program growth. These roles are competitive because they depend on clear alignment with the organization’s faith commitments and a demonstrated record of active church participation. Review the Statement of Faith carefully and confirm your church affiliation before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you assess fit faster from the original job description.
Pull up a chair or walk around the room during activities and chat
Assist with classroom management (as needed or directed)
Assist the teacher(s) with students who behave inappropriately during class
Stand or sit next to the student
Remind the student of the desired behavior(e.g., listen quietly)
Relocate the student to another desk (away from other students) if the inappropriate behavior continues
Help with classroom activities
Pass out pencils, pens, crayons, Bibles, papers, etc.
Help lead class games
Sit with and provide extra help to students with special needs
Escort students to the restroom
Stand outside the restroom while the student is inside
Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed)
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
and Experience
A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of 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/]
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.
