Overview

LifeWise 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 member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, committed and proficient in teaching.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in either a school or church setting • A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith • Active membership in a church that aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training

• Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course prior to teaching • Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year • Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge and one LifeWise Meet-Up per year • Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email

• Teach LifeWise Classes

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum • Invest in building relationships with students and praying for them regularly • Create and maintain a safe, organized and stimulating classroom environment through various teaching techniques and discipline that is redemptive in nature • Prioritize student engagement

• Maintain Records

• Keep accurate student attendance records • Distribute accurate and timely assessments to meet secondary education requirements • 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 spiritual growth • Maintain a clean, attractive, age appropriate and well-ordered classroom • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director

• Communicate

• Act as a LifeWise 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 LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

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.

Every member is asked to complete a background check once every 3 years.