Daycare Teacher

The Mentoring Alliance; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Mentoring Alliance seeks a Daycare Teacher to foster youth development in our after-school program, leading elementary students in enrichment activities and serving as a role model in a Christian ministry.

This is a non-exempt, part-time role (about 17–20 hours weekly), with afternoon hours Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and requires CPR/First Aid certification and a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; some post-secondary training preferred.
• Passion for working with elementary children.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (mandatory).
• Pass background/sex offender check.
• Spanish-speaking ability is valued.
• Legally allowed to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead enrichment activities for elementary students after school.
• Work Monday–Friday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. during the school calendar year.

Skills

Passion for helping kids

Love for elementary age children

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to work 2:00–6:00 pm

Spanish-speaking ability valued

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some post-secondary training preferred

Job description

Daycare Teacher

We are seeking ministry-minded individuals to be on our After School team. The Daycare Teacher's primary role is fostering youth development in an after school setting by leading elementary students in enrichment activities. We are looking for an Daycare Teacher 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. A Daycare Teacher 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 a Daycare Teacher 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