LIFEWISE TEACHER

Overview

As a LifeWise Teacher in the Carmel Clay 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.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of two years of classroom 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

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

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.