FINDING TEACHERS

FINDING TEACHERSClassroom teachers play a unique role

that can make them especially effective as Young Life Leaders.

But, when we say ‘Teachers’ we mean anyone who works with kids in & around the school

setting. Educators. Teachers. School Personnel. Coaches. Lunch Ladies. Secretaries. Bus drivers. Librarians.

Substitute teachers ...

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing. Slug-Bug!

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing. Slug-Bug!3. Find others who LOVE TEACHERS.

WHO do you want on your

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Teacher Team?

Current Teacher-Leaders? Committee? Leaders? Donors? Campaigners?

Retired Teachers? Parents?

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing.3. Find others who LOVE TEACHERS.4. Ask the right questions with the right people.

The Right Questions:- Which teachers are the most liked AND respected?- Who are the students’ favorite Teacher? Why?- What school personnel enjoy their job the most?- Who goes ‘above & beyond’ for the students?- Who cares most about the kids who are hurting?- Who loves Jesus, loves kids & and is liked by students?- Which teachers care about kids spiritually?- Who likes to have FUN with students?

- Learn to speak a Teacher’s Language or take someone who can!

The Right People:- Our current Young Life Teacher-Leaders.- Young Life Teacher-Leaders in the Next School Over.- Other Jesus-Loving, Kid-Loving Teachers.- Club and Campaigner Kids!- The school secretary, principal or superintendent.- The people who know Young Life AND their school.- People who know teachers at their church.- Pastors and church secretaries.- Retired Teachers.- PTA or Booster Club Members.- Mom’s In Touch.- Parents.

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing.3. Find others who LOVE TEACHERS.4. Ask the right questions with the right people.5. Make a list and prioritize it.

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing.3. Find others who LOVE TEACHERS.4. Ask the right questions with the right people.5. Make a list and prioritize it.6. Go meet them. Listen to them. Thank them.

FINDING TEACHERS1. Pray. 2. Pray without ceasing.3. Find others who LOVE TEACHERS.4. Ask the right questions with the right people.5. Make a list and prioritize it.6. Go meet them. Listen to them. Thank them.7. Ask them if they’d be interested in hearing about YL at a later

time.

INVITING & TRAINING TEACHERS

Before you pursue teachers, remember that:

Teachers have a high calling.

Encourage them!Let them know we are their biggest fan.

Even if YL Leadership is not for them, we want them to be our friends and prayer-partners!

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INVITING TEACHERSto consider YOUNG LIFE

Young Life Leadership is not for every JLKL Teacher!

We are looking for those who ...

- are liked by kids.- respected by their colleagues.

- have enough energy to enjoy Young Life.- want to have fun with their students.

- want to tell kids about Christ.- relate to kids in a relational & winsome way

INVITING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to Know Them!” 30 minute meeting.

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INVITING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to know them!” 30 minute meeting.2. “The Basics of Young Life.” 1 hour meeting.

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INVITING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to know them!” 30 minute meeting.2. “The Basics of Young Life.” 1 hour meeting.3. Come and See! ...........Club...........Camp...........Jumpstart ‘Practice’ Club.

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INVITING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to know them!” 30 minute meeting.2. “The Basics of Young Life.” 1 hour meeting.3. Come and See! 4. Two hour leader training seminar..........offer Teacher-specific, Teacher-Led training..........YL Teacher-Leader Training Manual.........Host a Teacher-Summit at your Regional LdrWkend..........Learn their language..........Address their concerns!

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TRAINING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to know them!” 30 minute meeting.2. “The Basics of Young Life.” 1 hour meeting.3. Come and See! 4. Two hour leader training seminar.5. Join the Leadership Team with clear expectations..........Create a job description they LOVE..........Communicate their uniqueness to the team..........Make it easy for them to say “YES!”

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TRAINING TEACHERS

THE PROCESS:1. “Get to know them!” 30 minute meeting.2. “The Basics of Young Life.” 1 hour meeting.3. Come and See! Club, Camp, Leader Wkend ...4. Two hour leader training seminar.5. Join the Leadership Team with clear expectations.6. Connect them with other YL Teacher-Leaders.

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TRAINING TEACHERS