Substitute Teacher

Overview

As a LifeWise Teacher in the LifeWise Patrick Henry Local program, you will demonstrate in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities. 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

• Teach LifeWise Classes
  • Implement the LifeWise curriculum in the classroom
  • Invest in building relationships with students and praying for them regularly
  • Create and maintain a safe, organized, and stimulating classroom environment through various teaching techniques and discipline that is redemptive in nature
• 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
• 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
• Other Duties
  • Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification
  • Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit
  • Attend virtual monthly LifeWise Teacher's Lounge meetings
  • Help with fundraising events as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in either a school or church setting.
• A mature personal Christian faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Benefits

• 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.

Every member is asked to complete a background check once every 3 years.