Christian Youth Worker
About the role
The Christian Youth Worker’s primary role is fostering youth development in an after school setting by leading elementary students in enrichment activities. We are looking for an Christian Youth Worker 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 Christian Youth Worker is a non-exempt, part-time position that averages 17-20 hours per week.
Mission and ministry focus
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. We consider a Christian Youth Worker to be first and foremost a Minister of the Gospel.
Qualifications
- 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; 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
Skills
- Spanish-speaking ability greatly valued