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.
Qualifications and Experience   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 "What We Believe" section of the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description   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

Benefits   Retirement plan, including employer match
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.
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