Volunteer Secondary Teacher

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

Decades ago, our nation systematically removed Bible education from the public school day. LifeWise Academy is bringing it back. Under a little-known Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise empowers communities to provide Bible education for their public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS. Tens of thousands of public school students attend LifeWise Bible classes each week.

We believe released time is the greatest missed opportunity of the church in America to reach the next generation. But we want to change that and we need your help!

Job Description

Overview

LifeWise Secondary Education teachers will demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities for students in grades 6-12. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, committed and proficient in teaching.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 the 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 neede 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

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.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of LifeWise, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members who share its faith and mission. LifeWise, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. It is the responsibility of every team member to conscientiously follow this policy. Title VII: In accordance with Title VII, LifeWise may exclusively employ individuals who adhere to our religious beliefs in order to effectuate our religious mission. While Lifewise upholds its status as an equal-opportunity employer, we reserve the right to consider religious beliefs in our hiring process where appropriate. This is done to ensure that our staff collectively shares a common religious commitment integral to our mission.