Part-Time After School Youth Development Professional; K-5

Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship. Mercy Street is a faith-based nonprofit committed to mentoring, developing, and empowering youth in West and South Dallas. Our programs focus on spiritual development, academic success, leadership, and life skills that equip students for meaningful lives rooted in purpose and service.

The Part-Time After-School Youth Development Professional supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of elementary-age children (grades K–5) in a safe, structured, and caring after-school environment. This role provides supervision, homework support, enrichment activities, and faith-based guidance designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.

• Following Jesus Christ and setting an example for others through their lifestyle.
• Exhibiting a passion for sharing the Gospel with others.
• Being willing and able to explain the message of the Gospel to kids and families of Mercy Street.
• Being willing and able to counsel, shepherd, and disciple kids and families of Mercy Street in a manner consistent with the Bible.
• Being willing and able to explain Mercy Street’s beliefs and Statement of Faith in person or over the phone to kids and families of Mercy Street.
• Being ready, willing, and able to lead or contribute to distinctly Christian activities (including, but not limited to, worship or staff chapel).
• Add value to the spiritual growth of Mercy Street staff through leading chapel or Bible studies for staff as requested.
• Contribute to the spiritual growth of Mercy Street students through leading Bible studies for students.

• 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

• Safely operate a 14-passenger bus to transport students to and from partner schools, the after school program site, field trips, and approved program activities.
• Arrive at designated school pick-up locations on time and follow established dismissal procedures to ensure accurate and safe student release.
• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is safe, clean, and in proper working condition.
• Maintain strict adherence to all local, state, and federal transportation laws, including regulations specific to transporting minors.
• Ensure students are properly seated with seatbelts fastened (if applicable) and maintain appropriate behavior standards while on the bus.
• Supervise students during loading and unloading to ensure safe transitions between school, vehicle, and program site.
• Maintain accurate transportation attendance records and immediately report any incidents, concerns, or delays to program leadership.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for operating a 14-passenger vehicle and meet all organizational background check and training requirements.

• 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,…