Job Details

LIFEWISE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Overview

As a LifeWise Substitute Teacher in the Anchorage Clark Middle School program, you will demonstrate Bible knowledge and 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 mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Active membership in a church in which teaching aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith

Job Description

Teach LifeWise Classes on an as-needed basis

Implement the lesson plans using the LifeWise curriculum provided by the teacher

Maintain a safe, organized and stimulating classroom environment following LifeWise policies and procedures

Follow the program student discipline policy

Maintain Records

Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to LifeWise Program Teacher

Maintain Classroom

Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom

Know procedures for emergency situations

Communicate

Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador within the community

Communicate lesson plans with volunteers before class and utilize them when necessary

Communicate with the program teacher

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

Optional Duties

Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification course

Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit

Attend virtual monthly LifeWise Teachers' Lounge meetings

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Grid Level: 1a

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.