Overview
In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program's LifeWise teachers.
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in 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
Plan Curriculum
Determine which LifeWise lessons will be taught during each school year
Keep all teachers and classes consistent in with regards to expectations, procedures, processes, curriculum and the LifeWise mission
Work with the director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials
Train and Evaluate Local Teachers
Organize a teacher training day at the start of each school year
Lead regular teacher meetings to maintain consistency in procedures, curriculum and expectations within the program
Assist the program director in evaluating teachers
Attend and invite teachers to virtual and in-person teacher training opportunities provided by the LifeWise Support Center
Attend and encourage teacher participation at the annual LifeWise Summit
Create and Maintain Records
Create classroom schedules and coordinate any changes with staff
Keep and maintain accurate class rosters, including health concerns and special needs of students as noted on parent permission slips
Assist the director in developing and maintaining program policies and procedures
Communicate
Represent LifeWise teachers at Leadership Board meetings
Regularly visit program classes to provide support and encouragement
Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
Submit Regular updates, stories and photos to the program director
Other Duties
Assist the program director in other responsibilities as needed
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.