Volunteer Bible Education Teacher — Grades 6–12

LifeWise Academy Inc; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy Inc. seeks a dedicated Secondary Education teacher to deliver Bible-based instruction for grades 6–12 using LifeWise curriculum. The role emphasizes building relationships with students, maintaining an organized classroom, and aligning with LifeWise policies.

You will participate in regular training, attend conferences and meet-ups, and collaborate with program staff to ensure student well-being and spiritual growth within a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in either a school or church setting.
• 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.
• Utilize LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization.
• 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.
• Maintain Records
• Keep 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
• Maintain the Classroom
• 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 needed using funds provided by the program director
• Communicate
• 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
• Retirement plan, including employer match

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and teaching abilities for grades 6-12.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Plan age-appropriate lessons using LifeWise curriculum and document for substitutes.
• Maintain orderly, supportive classroom environment with redemptive discipline.
• Coordinate with program staff and school personnel on schedules and student well-being.
• Represent LifeWise Academy positively within the community and at events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Church/community involvement

Curriculum planning

Job description

LifeWise Academy Inc. seeks a dedicated Secondary Education teacher to deliver Bible-based instruction for grades 6–12 using LifeWise curriculum. The role emphasizes building relationships with students, maintaining an organized classroom, and aligning with LifeWise policies.

You will participate in regular training, attend conferences and meet-ups, and collaborate with program staff to ensure student well-being and spiritual growth within a supportive school setting.