Lead Teacher

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