Lead Teacher

AK
- Anchorage
- Anchorage
- North Anchorage Regio

In addition to Life Wise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program’s Life Wise teachers.

• A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in a school or church setting
• Determine which Life Wise lessons will be taught during each school year
• Keep all teachers and classes consistent in with regards to expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum and the Life Wise mission
• Work with the program director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials

• Organize a teacher training day at the start of each school year
• Lead regular teacher meetings to maintain consistency in procedures, curriculum and expectations within the program
• Assist the program director in observing teachers
• Attend as a team liaison or invite teachers to virtual and in-person teacher training opportunities provided by the Life Wise Support Center
• Attend and encourage teacher participation at the annual Life Wise Summit

• Create classroom schedules and coordinate any changes with staff
• Keep and maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
• Assist the director in developing and maintaining program policies and procedures

• Represent Life Wise teachers at Leadership Board meetings
• Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement
• Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
• Submit regular updates, stories and photos to the program director

• Assist the program director in other responsibilities as needed

Life Wise 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. Life Wise Academy is in that category.

Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type:

Part-Time

It is the policy of Life Wise, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members who share its faith and mission. Life Wise, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. It is the responsibility of every team member to conscientiously follow this policy. Title VII:
In accordance with Title VII, Life Wise may exclusively employ individuals who adhere to our religious beliefs in order to effectuate our religious mission. While Lifewise upholds its status as an equal-opportunity employer, we reserve the right to consider religious beliefs in our hiring process where appropriate. This is done to ensure that our staff collectively shares a common religious commitment integral to our mission.