Elementary Christian After School Program Staff

Forerunner Mentoring; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forerunner Mentoring seeks a motivated K-5 Grade Coach for its Elementary After School Program in Lake Highlands, Dallas. You will lead daily activities, Bible lessons, homework help, and recreation to keep the program safe, engaging, and fun.

Hours are 18–22 per week, Tuesday through Friday from 1:30 to 6:30 PM. You will model positivity, mentor students, and collaborate with the team to plan activities and events.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead with enthusiasm and positivity.
• Problem-solving and make quality decisions.
• Strong relational skills with an ability to coach and correct positively.
• Experience working with children, especially from hard places.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of students in daily activities (Bible lessons, Rec time, Homework-help, etc).
• Follow all policies and procedures for safety and behavior management and intervene when needed.
• Take responsibility for site stewardship (set-up, clean-up).
• Assist in planning and facilitating activities and initiatives (special activities, service projects).
• Transportation support (if eligible) with Forerunner vans.
• Relational engagement and discipleship with students.

Skills

Enthusiastic leadership

Problem-solving

Relational skills

Experience with children

Job description

FORERUNNER MENTORING PROGRAM

“We exist to fulfill the potential of every young man in Lake Highlands growing up without a father-figure at home by providing mentoring, programs, and family support in the name of Jesus.”

Learn more about who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

Elementary After School Program Staff (Coach)

BASIC FUNCTION

The K-5 Grade Coach leads a group of students through Forerunner's daily after-school programming. This person should be someone who is able to engage and motivate our elementary guys in the games, lessons, and activities planned for the day. The K-5 Grade Coach will be trained to respond to the needs of our students to ensure our programs are safe, impactful, and fun.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a group of students in daily activities (Bible lessons, Rec time, Homework-help, etc)
• Follow all policies and procedures for safety and behavior management (actively monitor your group of students and intervene in any behavior or situations that are unsafe or may become unsafe according to Forerunner's policies and procedures)
• Take responsibility for site stewardship (set-up, clean-up)
• Assist in planning and facilitating activities and initiatives (Special activities, service projects, etc)
• Transportation Support (if eligible - assist in the transportation of students from school using Forerunner's vans)
• Relational Engagement/Discipleship (building up/encouraging students)

REQUIREMENTS

• Embodiment of Core Values
• Available to work 18-22 hours per week between the ranges of 1:30-6:30 Tuesday - Friday
• Three references with phone numbers and email addresses
• Successfully pass a drug test and background check

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Ability to lead with enthusiasm and positivity.
• Ability to use problem-solving skills and make quality decisions.
• Strong relational skills with an ability to coach and correct in a positive manner.
• Have positive experience working with children, especially kids from hard places.

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS & CORE VALUES

Applicants should agree to our statement of beliefs and be willing to submit to a culture that adheres to our core values.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of staff in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.