High School Teacher

lifewisecareers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy seeks a part-time high school teacher to deliver for-credit Bible curriculum to grades 9-12. You will train through LifeWise Teacher Certification, engage with students through relational teaching, and support a faith-centered classroom aligned with LifeWise beliefs.

You will maintain records, communicate with school staff, and participate in LifeWise events and community outreach as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in school or church settings.
• Active personal Christian faith aligned with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in a local church aligned with LifeWise beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Teach LifeWise high school for-credit classes.
• Prepare and implement the LifeWise curriculum.
• Build relationships and pray with students to support growth.
• Maintain organized classroom environment and discipline in a redemptive manner.
• Prioritize student engagement and effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate records: grades, attendance, and class rosters.
• Communicate with school staff and provide timely assessments.
• Promote LifeWise's religious mission in all duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Church involvement

Faith alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

LifeWise high school teachers will demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities for students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, committed and proficient in teaching. Interested candidates may apply for this position on the program's webpage.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• 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 LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
  • Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and prior to teaching in the LifeWise classroom
  • Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year
  • Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one LifeWise Meet-Up per year
  • Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email
• Teach LifeWise Classes
  • Prepare and implement the for-credit high school curriculum provided by LifeWise
  • 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
  • Communicate grades to school office staff for student records
  • Keep accurate student attendance records
  • Distribute accurate and timely assessments to meet high school 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 the procedures for handling emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director
• Communicate
  • Act as a LifeWise 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

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match

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.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

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