Daycare Worker

The Mentoring Alliance; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mentoring Alliance is seeking a Daycare Worker to support our After School team. You will lead elementary students in enrichment activities and foster development in a caring, ministry-minded environment.

This part-time role runs 17–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, CPR/First Aid is mandatory, and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Spanish-speaking abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Pass background/Sex offender check.
• CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.
• Spanish-speaking ability valued.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Lead enrichment activities for elementary students after school.
• Serve as a positive role model in a ministry-minded setting.
• Maintain safety and assist with dismissal at the end of the day.
• Collaborate with staff to support kids’ development.

Skills

Child engagement

Empathy

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Daycare Worker

We are seeking ministry-minded individuals to be on our After School team. The Daycare Worker’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 Worker 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 Worker 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 Worker 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