Children's Program - After School Program Assistant

New Life Mission; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Life Mission is seeking a compassionate After School Program Assistant in Melbourne, FL. This part-time role supports children in the After School Program, with hours typically 3:00-6:00 pm on M/W/F and 4:00-8:00 pm on T/Th, plus school holidays as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, development, and Christ-centered care in a residential program. Responsibilities include supervising children aged 5–16, engaging them in activities, maintaining a safe environment, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Care for children aged 5–16.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Engage with children through arts, crafts, supervised play and storytelling.
• Communicate with the Children’s Program Director, staff and mothers.
• Encourage and supervise volunteers.
• Complete a background check and be able to transport to field trips when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children aged 5-16.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in line with program goals and safety guidelines.
• Engage in creative methods to interact with children (arts, crafts, storytelling).
• Engage and interact with children.
• Monitor playground time.
• Maintain open communication with program leadership and families.
• Encourage and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain accident reports and report suspected child abuse per Florida rules.

Skills

Childcare experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Engagement activities

Job description

NEW LIFE MISSION PART-TIME JOB OPENING

Are you looking for a meaningful part‑time opportunity helping homeless children in Brevard County?

MISSION:

In a Christ-centered environment, we equip homeless moms to transform their families for generations

Our dynamic and talented staff work together to help Brevard County families permanently break the cycle of homelessness. In our long‑term transformational program, women with children receive housing, access to health care, education, financial coaching, job training, Bible study and life skills classes in a safe, Christ-centered residential setting. The program is designed to lovingly transform families from dependency to self‑sufficiency through daily accountability, personal responsibility and goal advancement.

Our Children’s Program

includes Kids Academy and Kids Club, where we serve all children in the New Life Missionprogram with the goal of providing a loving, caring and safe learning environment that encourages and promotes development in the areas of physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The After School Program Assistant will provide care for children in the New Life Mission After School Program. This is a part‑time position and could vary from 15 - 25 plus hours a week depending on the needs of the Afterschool Program.

MWF - 3:00-6:00 pm and T/TH - 4:00-8:00 pm. Additionally, any Brevrard County School holidays 9:00am - 5:00 pm Hours may also be available for special events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide care for children aged from 5-16 years old.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with program goals and philosophy, safety, and wellness.
• Engages in creative methods to engage with children such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Engages and interacts with children.
• Monitors free time on playground.
• Maintain open communication with the Children’s Program Director, staff, and mothers.
• Encourages and supervises volunteers.
• Keep accident reports, maintain confidentiality, report any suspected child abuse in accordance with Florida abuse reporting requirements.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Be able to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to walk, bend, stand, squat, or sit on the floor (with children)
• Be able to physically respond quickly in an emergency.
• Be actively engaged and involved with children each day.
• Plan daily outdoor time in all ranges of temperatures or humidity levels, subject to safety guidelines.
• Be able to travel to various locations for field trips or outings using the company vehicle.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A heart for children
• A willingness to learn with a cooperative spirit.
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality
• Imagination and sense of humor
• Awareness of social/emotional learning
• Experience working with children in a classroom is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• All potential candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age and complete a background check prior to employment.

WAGES/HOURS/LOCATION

• Wage is dependent on work experience, skillset and education
• Background Check required and valid Florida driver’s license
• Christian Beliefs must be in alignment with New Life Mission’s Statement of Faith (on website)
• Position located in Melbourne, Florida