After School Program Mentor

The Mentoring Alliance; Longview (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 after school. This ministry-minded role focuses on youth development, serving as a positive role model and minister of the Gospel in a supportive, Christian-based program.

The position is non-exempt, part-time (approximately 17–20 hours/week) with a Monday–Friday 2:00–6:00 pm schedule during the school year, and requires CPR/First Aid certification and a background check.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Passion for working with elementary children.
• Experience with elementary children preferred.
• Monday–Friday 2:00–6:00 pm during the school year.
• CPR/First Aid certification mandatory.
• Background/Sex offender check required.
• Valid driver’s license or ID; work authorization in the U.S.
• Spanish-speaking ability valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary students in enrichment activities after school.
• Foster youth development and positive behavior.
• Serve as a role model and minister of the gospel.

Skills

Faith alignment

Age 17+

Kids passion

Spanish speaking

CPR/First Aid

Background check

Driver's license

Work authorization USA

Reliable transportation

Mon-Fri 2-6pm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training 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