After School Program Mentor

The Mentoring Alliance; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mentoring Alliance is seeking an After School Program Mentor to lead elementary students in enrichment activities in a Christian ministry setting. This part-time, non-exempt role offers 17–20 hours per week and Monday–Friday afternoons in Abilene, Texas.

You must be at least 17, preferably have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and pass a background check. Spanish-speaking helps, and a valid ID or driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age and HS Diploma or GED preferred, with some post-secondary training.
• Pass Mandatory Background/Sex offender check.
• Ability to earn CPR/First Aid certification (mandatory).
• Valid driver’s license or valid ID.
• Legally allowed to work in the United States.
• Spanish-speaking ability is highly valued.
• Experience with elementary school-aged children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary students in enrichment activities after school.
• Foster youth development in a Christ-centered environment.
• Commit to Monday–Friday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. during the school calendar year.

Skills

Youth development

Enthusiasm for working with kids

Background check

CPR/First Aid

Spanish-speaking

Dependable transportation

Faith-based alignment

Legal work eligibility

Driver's license

Afternoon availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

After School Program Mentor

We are seeking ministry-minded individuals to be on our After School team. The After School Program Mentor’s primary role is fostering youth development in an after school setting by leading elementary students in enrichment activities. We are looking for an After School Program Mentor who is devoted to excellence, wholeheartedness, and developing kids to reach their full potential! You have the chance to have an eternal impact and be a role model to kids in your community. An After School Program Mentor is non-exempt, part-time position that average 17-20 hours per week.

At Mentoring Alliance After School, we hire teachers, youth workers, teen workers, college students, mentors and more to serve and develop kids in our programs. As a Christian ministry we are geared toward serving kids and students in our community by offering awesome after school care and activities.

Mentoring Alliance exists to mobilize godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope. Our team members must have the desire to influence, impact and serve the kids and families in our community. Why? Because each and every staff position with us is an integral part of our mission and vision. We consider an After School Program Mentor to be first and foremost a Minister of the Gospel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Agree with and exhibit behaviors in accordance with the Mentoring Alliance Statement of Faith
• Must be at least 17 years of age; High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred and some post-secondary training highly preferred
• Have a passion and love for working with elementary school-aged children
• Experience working with elementary school-aged children is preferred
• Able to work Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. during the school calendar year
• Ability to earn CPR/First Aid certification (mandatory)
• Pass Mandatory Background/Sex offender check
• Valid driver’s license or Valid ID
• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• Have dependable transportation
• Spanish-speaking ability greatly valued