LifeWise Academy·Town of Riga, New York
The teacher is responsible for delivering the LifeWise curriculum to public school students in a classroom setting. Key duties include lesson planning, maintaining student records, and fostering an engaging, redemptive learning environment.
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 at least two years of classroom teaching experience in a school or church setting. A mature Christian faith and active participation in a local church aligned with the LifeWise Statement of Faith are required.
Market context
Elementary teacher roles in New York are commonly driven by steady demand in districts serving diverse student populations, especially where social-emotional learning and academic support are priorities. Competition is often strongest for candidates with urban classroom experience, a bachelor’s degree, and New York certification eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the role, then confirm your certification path and highlight any experience supporting student growth in your application.