After School Counselor

OVERVIEW:

Mentoring Alliance is seeking ministry-minded individuals to be on our Mentoring Alliance After School staff team. The primary role of our after-school staff is fostering youth development in an after-school setting through leading students in enrichment activities related to our Priority Outcomes. We are looking for an After School Counselor 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. Our after-school staff is part of the Mentoring Alliance After School team and reports to the Mentoring Alliance After School Area Directors.

These positions are non-exempt, part-time positions that average 17-20 hours per week.

WHO WE ARE:

Mentoring Alliance exists to mobilize godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope. Our staff must have the desire to influence, impact and serve the kids and families in our community. Why? Because each and every staff position at Mentoring Alliance is an integral part of our mission and vision. Each staff position at Mentoring Alliance contributes to our Christian mission. Employees in these positions are expected to model the Christian faith, pray with and for the children and families we serve, participate in ministry activities, and communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible/predictable hours
• We work with college student schedules
• Leadership and advancement opportunities, resume building
• Fun work environment
• Challenging and rewarding job
• Community impact

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Agree with and exhibit behaviors in accordance with the Mentoring Alliance Statement of Faith
• Able to and passionate about communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ with elementary aged students on a day-to-day basis
• Have a passion and love for working with elementary school-aged children
• Experience working with elementary school-aged children is preferred
• Spanish-language proficiency is preferred due to the families served but is not required.
• Must be at least 17 years of age; High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred and some post-secondary training highly 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
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of job-related background and sex-offender-registry checks, consistent with applicable law
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from the assigned worksite.
• Able to actively supervise children throughout the scheduled shift, which may involve standing, walking, bending, and moving between program areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSSIBLE POSITIONS WITHIN MENTORING ALLIANCE AFTER SCHOOL:

Starting pay varies by position and is based on relevant experience and qualifications within the posted range.

• Assistant Site Director: The primary function of the MAAS Assistant Site Director is to support the Site Director in providing leadership and supervision for MA After School. There are either one or two Assistant Site Directors at each of our After School sites. Hourly Compensation Range: $14.50 - $15.50
• Site Administrator: The primary function of the MAAS Site Administrator is to provide administrative support for MA After School. There is one Site Administrator at each of our After School sites. Hourly Compensation Range: $13.50 - $15.50
• Counselor: The primary function of the MAAS Counselor is to provide supervision and care for a group of students in MA After School. The majority of our staff are Counselors. Hourly Compensation Range: $13 - $15