A LifeWise teacher will combine in-depth knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children.

Job Description

✦ Complete Initial and Ongoing Training

✧ Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course prior to teaching
✧ Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year
✧ Attend at least one Teachers’ Lounge and one LifeWise Meet-Up per year
✧ Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email

✦ Teach LifeWise Classes
✧ Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
✧ Invest in building relationships with students and praying for them regularly
✧ Create and manage a safe, organized and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
✧ Utilize LifeWise policies, procedures and resources

✦ Maintain Records

✧ Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise program director and/or school officials as needed
✧ Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
✧ Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed

✦ Maintain the Classroom

✧ Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
✧ Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
✧ Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director

✦ Communicate

✧ Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community
✧ Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
✧ 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 program director

✧ Promote and communicate LifeWise’s religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization’s core values and beliefs