LifeWise Academy·Fort Myers, Florida
The substitute teacher is responsible for implementing provided lesson plans and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. They also act as a community ambassador and manage student attendance and discipline according to program policies.
LifeWise substitute teachers will demonstrate excellence in Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching students.
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: 1a
Candidates must possess a mature Christian faith and be active participants in a local church that aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith. Excellent communication skills and the ability to complete substitute teacher training are required.
Market context
Florida schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts and grade levels. This role can be competitive because schools look for dependable candidates who communicate well and can adapt quickly, and this posting notes a strong commitment to the Catholic mission and morals, with practicing Catholics preferred if baptized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with the faith-based expectations before applying.