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LifeWise Academy·West Des Moines, Iowa

UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 11 hours ago
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About the role

Volunteers will assist in LifeWise classes by modeling positive behavior, managing classroom activities, and providing support to students. Responsibilities include helping with classroom management, leading games, and ensuring student safety during class and transitions.

Overview

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
  • 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.

Classification: Volunteer

Employment Type: Part-Time

Grid Level: 1a

Requirements

Candidates must possess a mature personal Christian faith and be active participants in a local church that aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith. No specific professional experience is required, but a commitment to the organization's religious values is mandatory.

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Behavioral support
  • Student supervision
  • Classroom management
  • Child safety

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Aug 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

LifeWise Academy

Bible Education for Public School Students DURING SCHOOL HOURS

IndustryReligious Institutions
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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In Iowa, volunteer roles in faith-based school programs are often filled through local church and community networks, so availability can vary by district and program schedule. These roles are competitive because they depend on clear faith alignment, reliability, and comfort supporting children in a structured setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your church involvement and Statement of Faith alignment before applying.

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