Mercy Street · 1 day ago
Part-Time After School Youth Development Professional (K-5)
Mercy Street is a faith-based nonprofit committed to mentoring and empowering youth in West and South Dallas. The Part-Time After-School Youth Development Professional supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of elementary-age children in a structured after-school environment, providing supervision, homework support, and faith-based guidance.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide consistent, attentive supervision of elementary students during all program activities
Ensure safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal procedures
Maintain a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment
Follow all child-safety, health, and confidentiality policies
Assist children with homework, reading, and basic skill-building
Support learning through hands-on, age-appropriate enrichment activities (arts, games, STEM, movement)
Encourage positive learning habits, focus, and confidence
Model Christian values such as unity, humility, and excellence
Lead or assist with short, age-appropriate devotionals, prayer, and Bible-based lessons
Help children understand faith concepts through stories, songs, crafts, and discussion
Support character development and positive decision-making
Use positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate behavior guidance
Teach children skills such as sharing, listening, emotional regulation, and cooperation
Respond calmly and effectively to conflicts or emotional needs
Track attendance and daily participation
Communicate regularly with families and program leadership
Assist with special events, service projects, and seasonal activities
Maintain clean, organized program spaces and materials
Serve on appropriate committees; attend staff meetings, and other staff functions
Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry
Fulfill necessary tasks, projects or roles as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required; coursework or degree in education, child development, or youth ministry preferred
Experience working with elementary-age children in a school, church, or after-school setting
Excellent written communication skills and verbal communication skills
Great interpersonal skills with both adults and children
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Google Drive (calendar, sheets, docs)
An ability to affirm and consistently demonstrate a commitment to our cause, statement of faith, and most importantly, a passionate connection to our mission
Able to pass a criminal background check and reference checks
Preferred
Experience leading groups of young children
Ability to explain concepts in simple, engaging ways
Warm, energetic, and dependable demeanor
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
Paid training
Faith-based professional development
Company
Mercy Street
Mercy Street is a nonprofit that provides sports, mentorship, and leadership programs for youth through christian mentorship.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationThe Village Giving Circle
2023-06-20Grant
2021-11-07Grant
Recent News
2023-06-26
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