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Mercy Street · 1 day ago

Part-Time After School Youth Development Professional (K-5)

Dallas, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$13/hr - $15/hr

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

Child supervisionElementary childrenCommunication skillsBasic computer skillsCPR/First Aid certificationExplain conceptsWarm demeanorInterpersonal skills

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