Lead Teacher

In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program's LifeWise teachers.

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 program director to provide teachers with curriculum and supplemental materials

Train and Observe 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 observing teachers

Attend as a team liaison or 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

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.

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Grid Level: 2a