LifeWise Elementary Teacher

LifeWise Applicant Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks a dedicated teacher to share the gospel with students in a classroom setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Bible knowledge and exceptional teaching skills, fostering a caring and engaging environment for both churched and unchurched students. This role involves implementing the LifeWise curriculum, maintaining classroom records, and actively participating in community engagement activities. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine and inspire the next generation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in a school or church setting.
• Active church member with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement LifeWise curriculum and maintain an engaging classroom environment.
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador and promote the organization's mission.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teaching Abilities

Classroom Management

Education

LifeWise Teacher Certification

Job description

A LifeWise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children.

Qualifications and Experience

1. A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in a school or church setting
2. Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course prior to teaching
3. Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year
4. Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge and one LifeWise Meet-Up per year
5. Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email
6. Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
7. Invest in building relationships with students and praying for them regularly
8. Create and manage a safe, organized and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
9. Utilize LifeWise policies, procedures and resources

Maintain Records

1. Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed
2. Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
3. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed

Maintain the Classroom

1. Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
2. Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
3. Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director

Community Engagement

1. Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
2. Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
3. Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure student well-being
4. Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
5. Submit regular updates, stories and photos to program director
6. 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.