Afternoons That Change a Child’s Trajectory
Now hiring part-time After School staff at three Arlington ISD elementary schools. Work 2 to 6 pm on school days, help with homework, lead games and be the person a kid looks for when the bell rings.
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Where
At Thornton Elementary, Patrick Elementary and Morton Elementary, all in Arlington ISD.
When
School days, 2 to 6 pm. About 17 to 20 hours a week, so your mornings stay free.
Start
Training the week of January 4. Kids arrive Monday, January 11.
Pay
$13 to $23 an hour, depending on the role, with potential performance raises of $.25 to $.50 every two semesters.
Why we do this
If You Love Kids,
You’ll Love This Work
Some kids leave school for an empty house. At After School, they walk into a room full of people who are glad to see them. You get to be one of those people, helping with homework, cheering them on and showing them they’re known and loved.
Mentoring Alliance is a Christian nonprofit serving kids across Texas, and every role here is a way to serve. It’s fun, it matters and it’s some of the most fulfilling work you’ll ever get paid to do. This January, we’re bringing it to Arlington for the first time.
Find Your Role
Four roles, all 2 to 6 pm on school days. Counselors, Site Administrators and Assistant Site Directors apply through the After School Staff posting. Site Directors have their own posting.
$13 to $15 an hour
Counselor
Care for a small group of kids and lead them through homework, games and Bible time*. Most staff start here.
*Parents choose whether their child takes part in Bible time and other spiritual content.
Want to Know More First?
Tell us a little about you. Someone from our Arlington team will text or call you within 2 business days. No pressure and no commitment.
What happens next
1
We reach out within 2 business days.
2
We set up a quick 10-minute call to answer your questions.
3
If it’s a fit, you apply and we set up an interview.
Ready to go? Skip ahead.
Get Paid to Be on Mission
A part-time job that fits your life and changes a kid’s.
Your Mornings Stay Free
Shifts run 2 to 6 pm on school days, about 17 to 20 hours a week. Build your classes around it.
The Same Kids All Year
Get to know your group and watch them grow, week after week.
Be First in Arlington
Help open our first Arlington sites and shape what After School looks like here.
Work That’s Ministry
Pray with kids, lead optional Bible studies and serve on a team that follows Jesus.
A Typical Shift
Every campus runs a little differently, but most afternoons look like this.
1
Get ready
Meet your team, pray together and set up for the day.
2
Kids arrive
Greet your group, take attendance and hand out snacks.
3
Homework time
Help kids finish homework and catch up on reading.
4
Games and activities
Lead games, crafts and time outside.
5
Bible time*
Lead a short Bible lesson and talk with kids about it.
*Parents choose whether their child takes part in Bible time and other spiritual content.
6
Pickup
Say goodbye to families and wrap up for tomorrow.
You’d Be a Great Fit If You
- Are 17 or older
- Love elementary-age kids
- Are free 2 to 6 pm on school days
- Can get CPR and First Aid certified (we’ll help)
- Can pass a background check
- Have reliable transportation
- Follow Jesus and agree with our Statement of Faith
Speak Spanish or another language? Tell us when you apply. Many Arlington families speak Spanish at home, and we need staff who can welcome them.
What Your Afternoons Add Up To
Here’s what After School made possible for kids and families last year.
8/10
Finish Their Homework
Students finish half or more of their daily homework during After School.
33%
Read the Bible More
Parents say their child prays or reads the Bible more at home.
32%
Chose to Follow Jesus
Parents say their child chose to trust and obey Jesus for the first time.
“I’ve made lifelong friends.”
Working at Mentoring Alliance has shown me what it means to be a servant leader, and to embrace my faith every day. I’ve made lifelong friends, and my mentors there will impact me for the rest of my life.
Kaity
Summer Camp Counselor
Questions You Might Have
Don’t see yours? Call us at (682) 732-1831.