Volunteer Elementary Teacher: Shape Young Minds with Faith

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

LifeWise Academy seeks a teacher to share the gospel in public school classrooms, combining Bible knowledge with engaging teaching. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with strong communication and interpersonal skills, caring and perceptive toward students.

Role requires completing LifeWise certification within 30 days, ongoing training, relationship-building with students, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with school staff and volunteers to support a redemptive

Qualifications

• Two years of classroom teaching experience with students in a school or church setting.
• 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; complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days.
• Teach LifeWise Classes using the LifeWise curriculum and customize as needed.
• Invest in relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Maintain attendance, rosters and permissions; prepare substitutes as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and communicate with school personnel and volunteers.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Church involvement

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

LifeWise Academy seeks a teacher to share the gospel in public school classrooms, combining Bible knowledge with engaging teaching. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with strong communication and interpersonal skills, caring and perceptive toward students.

Role requires completing LifeWise certification within 30 days, ongoing training, relationship-building with students, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with school staff and volunteers to support a redemptive