Youth Mentor

The Mentoring Alliance; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Mentoring Alliance After School seeks a Youth Mentor to lead enrichment activities for elementary students in an after-school setting. The role emphasizes being devoted to excellence, wholeheartedness, and developing kids to reach their full potential, with an opportunity to have an eternal impact as a Gospel-minded minister of the Gospel.

The position is non-exempt, part-time, averaging 17–20 hours per week, with a schedule Monday–Friday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in Abilene, TX.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Pass Mandatory Background/Sex offender check.
• CPR/First Aid certification mandatory.
• Have a passion for working with elementary school children.
• Spanish-speaking ability greatly valued.
• Valid driver's license or valid ID and ability to work in the United States.
• Available Monday–Friday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary students in enrichment activities after school.
• Foster youth development and be a positive role model.
• Support the Mentoring Alliance’s mission and faith-based values.
• Collaborate with staff to implement program goals.

Skills

Child development passion

CPR/First Aid certification

Background check

Spanish-speaking ability valued

Dependable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training preferred

Job description

Youth Mentor

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