Spiritual Development Specialist, K-2nd Grade (Part Time with Benefits) - Moving Everest Site

About the role

Joining By The Hand’s incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. You’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories; helping students soar to success in their academic performance, practice personal accountability and, even more importantly, grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates spiritual growth and renewal in all aspects of By The Hand’s work with students.
• Encourages a growing and vibrant Christian life that enables staff to effectively disciple others.
• Oversees the implementation of the spiritual development curriculum by K-2nd Grade Team Leaders.
• Directly helps kids develop spiritually by creating and facilitating discipleship groups with K-2nd grade students.
• Works directly with students for a large part of their work day during programming hours.
• Creates and facilitates small group gatherings and spiritual development plans.
• Occasionally assists with student behavior management in partnership with Site Directors and Team Leaders.
• Trains staff in techniques for spiritual mentoring and discipleship of students.
• Conducts small groups and 1-on-1 meetings with students.
• Attends weekly Spiritual Development Department team meetings as well as weekly site meetings.
• Executes observations of Team Leaders during Bible study time for the purposes of providing feedback and coaching.
• Assists in planning and prep for Prayer Summits, All-Staff Meetings and other events as necessary.
• Initiates community outreach and helps students connect with a local church.
• Trains staff on the Evangelism Explosion International Gospel Presentation.
• Educates staff about various spiritual resources that are available to them.
• Counsels, encourages, and mentors staff when needed for their personal spiritual renewal.

Requirements

• Personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.
• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
• Participates in weekly team prayer and devotion.
• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.
• Works with leadership to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further the By The Hand's religious purpose and religious freedom.