Volunteer at LifeWise Academy

Jackson, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Modeling Positive Behavior, Godly Character Modeling, Classroom Behavior Setting, Active Listening, Classroom Participation, Relationship Development, Student Name Recall, Classroom Management Assistance, Behavioral Correction, Activity Assistance, Special Needs Support, Restroom Escorting, Chaperoning

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Overview LifeWise Academy is seeking volunteers to assist children in their LifeWise classes. LifeWise Academy is a Bible-based character education program that exists to reach public school students with the gospel during school hours. Job Responsibilities * Model positive behavior * Strive to model godly character * Set the example for classroom behavior * Actively listen during Bible lessons * Participate in classroom activities * Develop relationships with students * Learn the students' names * Get to know the students * Pull up a chair or walk around the room during activities and chat * Assist with classroom management (as needed or directed) * Assist the teacher(s) with students who behave inappropriately during class * Stand or sit next to the student * Remind the student of the desired behavior(e.g., listen quietly) * Relocate the student to another desk (away from other students) if the inappropriate behavior continues * Help with classroom activities * Pass out pencils, pens, crayons, Bibles, papers, etc. * Help lead class games * Sit with and provide extra help to students with special needs * Escort students to the restroom * Stand outside the restroom while the student is inside * Chaperone children to and from their LifeWise classes (as needed) * Other responsibilities as assigned 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/] 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: Volunteer Employment Type: Part-Time Grid Level: 1a

Responsibilities

Volunteers are responsible for modeling positive and godly character while actively participating in Bible lessons and classroom activities. Key duties include developing relationships with students, assisting with classroom management when needed, and providing direct support to the teacher(s) and students.