Youth Mentor

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

Job summary

Mentoring Alliance is seeking ministry-minded individuals for our After School team as Youth Mentors. The role focuses on fostering youth development by leading elementary students in enrichment activities, with Monday–Friday availability from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

during the school calendar year. Mentors act as role models in a faith-based community. Qualified candidates are at least 17 years old, preferably with a high school diploma or GED, and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Passion for working with elementary-aged children and a caring attitude.
• Available 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.
• Spanish-speaking ability greatly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary students in enrichment activities.
• Foster youth development and serve as a positive role model.
• Support after-school program goals and align with our mission.

Skills

Mentoring

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training preferred

Job description

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