Youth Mentor

The-Mentoring-Alliance; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mentoring Alliance in Waco, TX is seeking a Youth Mentor to join our After School team. This ministry-minded, part-time role focuses on fostering youth development by leading elementary students in enrichment activities and providing a positive role model in the community.

Candidates should be at least 17, with a HS diploma or GED preferred, and available 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. weekdays. CPR/First Aid certification and a background check are mandatory; Spanish-speaking abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; some post-secondary training helpful.
• Passion for working with elementary children and after-school settings.
• Experience with elementary children preferred; ministry-minded approach.
• CPR/First Aid certification mandatory; background/sex offender check required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; valid ID/driver's license.
• Spanish-speaking ability valued for outreach and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary students in enrichment activities to foster development.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive after-school environment and ministry mission.

Skills

Faith alignment

Child care passion

Background check

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Spanish-speaking

Dependable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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