Volunteer Substitute Teacher

lifewisecareers; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeWise Academy in Illinois is seeking substitute teachers who demonstrate a mature Christian faith, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and active church participation. You will complete substitute training, teach LifeWise classes as needed, implement the provided curriculum, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, track attendance, and coordinate with teachers and volunteers.

This role emphasizes community representation for LifeWise and a caring, student-centered approach aligned

Qualifications

• Mature personal Christian faith in agreement with LifeWise Academy's beliefs.
• Active participation in a local church with aligned doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Complete substitute teacher training.
• Teach LifeWise classes on an as-needed basis.
• Implement the LifeWise curriculum provided by the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, organized and stimulating classroom environment.
• Follow the program's student discipline policy.
• Maintain attendance records and provide them to the teacher.
• Keep the classroom clean, attractive and well‑ordered; know emergency procedures.
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community.
• Communicate lesson plans with volunteers before class and assign duties.
• Communicate with the teacher.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Christian faith

Church involvement

Job description

Overview

LifeWise substitute teachers will demonstrate excellence in Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching students.

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of 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 substitute teacher training
• Teach LifeWise classes on an as-needed basis
• Implement the lesson plans using the LifeWise curriculum provided by the teacher
• Maintain a safe, organized and stimulating classroom environment following LifeWise policies and procedures
• Follow the program's student discipline policy
• Maintain Records
• Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the teacher
• Maintain Classroom
• Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
• Know procedures for emergency situations
• Communicate
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
• Communicate lesson plans with volunteers before class and assign duties
• Communicate with the teacher

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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