Secondary Teacher

Overview

Life Wise 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. Interested candidates may apply for this position on the program's webpage.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in either a school or church setting
• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
• Complete the Life Wise Teacher Certification Course prior to teaching
• Participate in the annual Life Wise Summit each year
• Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one Life Wise Meet-Up per year
• Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking Life Wise email
• Teach Life Wise Classes
• Utilize the Life Wise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
• Apply Life Wise policies, procedures and resources
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using only Life Wise 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
• Prioritize student engagement

• 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 Life Wise 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 Life Wise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization's core values and beliefs

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match

Life Wise 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. Life Wise Academy is in that category.

Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type:

Part-Time

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