LifeWise Lead Teacher

LifeWise Applicant Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational organization is seeking a dedicated part-time lead teacher to support the program director. This role involves hiring, training, and managing LifeWise teachers, ensuring consistency in curriculum and expectations. You'll have the opportunity to create and maintain classroom schedules, evaluate teachers, and promote the organization's mission. Join a team that values education and community, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives while fostering a supportive environment for teachers. If you have a passion for teaching and leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Strong communication and training skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support program director in hiring and training LifeWise teachers.
• Organize teacher training and maintain classroom records.

Skills

Classroom Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Training and Evaluation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

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

1. A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in a school or church setting
2. Determine which LifeWise lessons will be taught during each school year
3. Keep all teachers and classes consistent in regards to expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum and the LifeWise mission
4. Work with the director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials

Train and Evaluate Local Teachers

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

Create and Maintain Records

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

Communicate

1. Represent LifeWise teachers at Leadership Board meetings
2. Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement
3. Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
4. Submit regular updates, stories and photos to the program director
5. Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

Other Duties

1. Assist the program director in other responsibilities as needed

Compensation and 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

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

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