Volunteer Elementary Teacher: Bible-Based Classrooms

lifewisecareers; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

LifeWise Academy in Ohio seeks a dedicated teacher to share Bible knowledge and classroom teaching with public school students in a caring, faith‑aligned setting. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children using a redemptive classroom approach.

Responsibilities include training, teaching, record‑keeping, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience with students in a school or church setting.
• A mature Christian faith aligned with LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in a local church whose doctrine aligns with LifeWise beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing training; finish LifeWise Teacher Certification within 30 days.
• Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit and at least one Teachers' Lounge or Meet‑Up per year.
• Stay updated on training via LifeWise email and communications.
• Teach LifeWise classes using the LifeWise curriculum; map and customize lessons.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly; maintain a redemptive classroom.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures and resources in daily teaching.
• Take attendance; maintain class rosters, health notes, and photo permissions.
• Prepare substitutes with adequate information and materials as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and well‑ordered; know emergency procedures.
• Purchase classroom supplies using funds provided by the program director.
• Act as a LifeWise ambassador; engage with schools and community events.
• Maintain dialogue with school personnel; inform volunteers of schedule changes.
• Submit updates and photos to the program director; promote LifeWise’s religious mission.

Skills

Teaching

Church involvement

Communication

Job description

LifeWise Academy in Ohio seeks a dedicated teacher to share Bible knowledge and classroom teaching with public school students in a caring, faith‑aligned setting. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, caring, perceptive, and proficient in teaching children using a redemptive classroom approach.

Responsibilities include training, teaching, record‑keeping, and community engagement.