Volunteer Bible-Based Secondary Teacher

lifewisecareers; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy is seeking teachers for secondary Education to deliver in-depth Bible instruction to students in grades 6-12, while modeling strong communication and interpersonal skills within a caring, faith-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will be an active church participant with a mature Christian faith and alignment with our Statement of Faith, committed to LifeWise values and able to teach using LifeWise curriculum.

Qualifications

• 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 the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
• Teach LifeWise Classes using LifeWise curriculum and customize as needed
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only LifeWise curriculum
• 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 accurate student attendance records
• 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
• Establish a culture that fosters academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means to promote a spiritual growth
• Maintain a clean, attractive, age appropriate and well-ordered classroom
• Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
• Purchase classroom supplies as neede using funds provided by the program director
• 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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Church involvement

Job description

LifeWise Academy is seeking teachers for secondary Education to deliver in-depth Bible instruction to students in grades 6-12, while modeling strong communication and interpersonal skills within a caring, faith-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will be an active church participant with a mature Christian faith and alignment with our Statement of Faith, committed to LifeWise values and able to teach using LifeWise curriculum.