Volunteer Elementary Teacher

lifewisecareers; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy in Illinois seeks a teacher to share the gospel with public school students using LifeWise curriculum. The ideal candidate combines Bible knowledge with strong teaching skills and active church participation.

You will train, maintain records, engage students, and collaborate with school staff, volunteers, and parents while modeling a Christ-centered classroom. A mature Christian faith and at least two years of classroom teaching are required, plus annual LifeWise Summit

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience with students.
• Active participation in a local church whose doctrine aligns with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Mature personal Christian faith in agreement with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and LifeWise Teacher Certification within 30 days of start date.
• Teach LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum and customize lessons.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Maintain an organized, redemptive classroom environment and follow LifeWise policies.
• Take attendance, maintain rosters, and prepare materials for substitutes.
• Communicate with program director, school officials, volunteers, and parents.
• Promote LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Christian faith

Job description

Overview

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 participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 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 LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
  • 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
• Teach LifeWise Classes
  • Utilize the LifeWise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
  • Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
  • Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
  • Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
  • Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources
• Maintain Records
  • Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed
  • Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as noted on parent permission slips
  • Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed
• Maintain the Classroom
  • Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
  • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director
• Communicate
  • Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
  • Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
  • 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 program directorPromote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

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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