Volunteer Substitute Teacher

**Overview** LifeWise substitute teachers will demonstrate excellence in Biblical knowledge and teaching abilities. The ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching students. **Qualifications and Experience** - A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the[LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith](https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/) - Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the[LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith](https://lifewise.org/statementoffaith/) **Job Description** - Complete substitute teacher training - 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's student discipline policy - Maintain Records - Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to the 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 assign duties - Communicate with the teacher *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.* *Grid Level: 1a*