Volunteer Lead Teacher

lifewisecareers; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Part-Time Lead Teacher to support the program director in hiring and training LifeWise teachers. The role involves planning curriculum, organizing training days, and verifying consistency with LifeWise standards across staff and activities.

Responsibilities include observing teachers, maintaining class rosters and health records, and coordinating with volunteers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan Curriculum: determine which LifeWise lessons to teach each year and ensure consistency with LifeWise mission.
• Train and Observe Teachers: organize training days, lead meetings, observe and support teachers.
• Create and Maintain Records: develop schedules, keep rosters, note health and special needs.
• Communicate: visit classes, build volunteer relationships, provide updates to the program director.
• Other Duties: support the program director in additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Christian faith

Church involvement

Job description

Overview

In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program’s LifeWise teachers.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in 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

Plan Curriculum

• Determine which LifeWise lessons will be taught during each school year
• Keep all teachers and classes consistent in with regards to expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum and the LifeWise mission
• Work with the program director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials

Train and Observe Teachers

• Organize a teacher training day at the start of each school year
• Lead regular teacher meetings to maintain consistency in procedures, curriculum and expectations within the program
• Assist the program director in observing teachers
• Attend as a team liaison or invite teachers to virtual and in-person teacher training opportunities provided by the LifeWise Support Center
• Attend and encourage teacher participation at the annual LifeWise Summit

Create and Maintain Records

• Create classroom schedules and coordinate any changes with staff
• Keep and maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
• Assist the director in developing and maintaining program policies and procedures

Communicate

• Represent LifeWise teachers at Leadership Board meetings
• Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement
• Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
• Submit regular updates, stories and photos to the program director

Other Duties

• Assist the program director in other responsibilities as needed

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.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

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