Volunteer Elementary Teacher

Life Wise Teacher Position

A Life Wise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with 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.

• A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in either a school or church setting
• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
  • Complete the Life Wise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and prior to teaching in the Life Wise classroom
  • Participate in the annual Life Wise Summit each year
  • Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one Life Wise Meet-Up per year
  • Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking Life Wise email
• Teach Life Wise Classes
  • Utilize the Life Wise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
  • Implement the Life Wise curriculum in the classroom
  • Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
  • Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
  • Apply Life Wise policies, procedures and resources
• Maintain Records
  • Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to Life Wise program director and/or school officials as needed
  • Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as noted on parent permission slips
  • Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed
• Maintain the Classroom
  • Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
  • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director
• Communicate
  • Act as a Life Wise Academy ambassador within the community
  • Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure student well-being
  • Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
  • Submit regular updates, stories and photos to program director
  • Promote and communicate Life Wise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

• Retirement plan, including employer match