LifeWise Lead Teacher

LifeWise Applicant Center; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational organization is seeking a dedicated lead teacher to support the program director and manage LifeWise teachers. This role involves planning curriculum, training teachers, and maintaining class records to ensure a consistent and supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in classroom teaching, a mature Christian faith, and excellent communication skills. Join a mission-driven team that values education and community engagement, while contributing to the spiritual growth of students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience in school or church.
• Mature personal Christian faith aligned with LifeWise Academy.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum and ensure consistency across teachers and classes.
• Train, evaluate, and support local teachers through meetings and training.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program's LifeWise teachers.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Job Description

Plan Curriculum

• Determine which LifeWise lessons will be taught during each school year
• Keep all teachers and classes consistent with regards to expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum and the LifeWise mission
• Work with the director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials

Train and Evaluate Local Teachers

• Organize a teacher training day at the start of each school year
• Lead regular teacher meetings to maintain consistency in procedures, curriculum and expectations within the program
• Assist the program director in evaluating teachers
• Attend and invite teachers to virtual and in-person teacher training opportunities provided by the LifeWise Support Center
• Attend and encourage teacher participation at the annual LifeWise Summit

Create and Maintain Records

• Create classroom schedules and coordinate any changes with staff
• Keep and maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
• Assist the director in developing and maintaining program policies and procedures

Communicate

• Represent LifeWise teachers at Leadership Board meetings
• Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement
• Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
• Submit regular updates, stories and photos to the program director

Other Duties

• Assist the program director in other responsibilities as needed

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.

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