Part Time Youth Mentor

The-Mentoring-Alliance; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mentoring Alliance seeks a Part Time Youth Mentor to lead elementary students in after-school enrichment activities and to serve as a role model in a Christian ministry context.

You will support character development and provide a positive, safe environment for children, Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. during the school year, for about 17–20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must align with Mentoring Alliance Statement of Faith.
• Min age 17; HS diploma or GED preferred; some post-secondary training preferred.
• Passion and love for working with elementary school-aged children.
• Experience with elementary school-aged children preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Faith alignment

Love for kids

Experience with elementary kids

Spanish speaking valued

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training preferred

Job description

Part Time Youth Mentor

We are seeking ministry-minded individuals to be on our After School team. The Part Time Youth 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 Part Time Youth 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. A Part Time Youth 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 a Part Time Youth 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