Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Life Wise Secondary Education Teacher

Life Wise Secondary Education teachers will demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities for students in grades 6-12. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, committed and proficient in teaching.

• 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 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
  • Apply Life Wise policies, procedures and resources
  • Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only Life Wise curriculum
  • Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
  • Cultivate an organized and encouraging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
  • Prioritize student engagement
• Maintain Records
  • Keep accurate student attendance records
  • Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permission as noted on parent permission slips
  • Prepare adequate lesson plans, information and materials for a substitute teacher
• Maintain the Classroom
  • Establish a culture that fosters academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means to promote a spiritual growth
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, age appropriate and well-ordered classroom
  • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as neede using funds provided by the program director
• Communicate
  • Act as a Life Wise Academy ambassador within the community
  • Attend events as available or requested by the program director
  • 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 the 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