ALCS Youth Apprentice-Education (26-27)

ALCS Youth Apprentice (YA)-Education 

Currently enrolled as a student at ALCS 

Reports directly to designated mentor and serves in assigned classrooms 

Enrolled in a related course work and maintains good standing

Part-time; must be able to complete 450 hours between August 1, 2026 -June 30, 2027

Preference given to prior experience (volunteer or employment)

Summary of Position

Abundant Life Christian School is seeking a caring and active ALCS student to work as part of our team of classroom teachers and teaching aides in a service-oriented position, providing support to both teachers and students. 

Please review our Statement of Faith (click to review prior to completing application) 

Spiritual Expectations

ALCS YA shall be mature, sincere Christ-followers.  We seek confirmation that s/he:

• Has received Jesus Christ as her/his personal Savior


• Believes that the Bible is God's Holy Word and the standard for faith and daily living


• Agrees with the school's Statement of Faith


• Serve as a Godly role-model for other students in attitude, speech, and actions toward others


• Attend as a member in good standing at a local church


• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership and integrity to lead a child in the way he should go in partnerhsip with their parents (Proverbs 22:6)

Required Qualifications

ALCS YA shall meet the minimum qualifications for the job:

• Have a love of children and heart to serve others


• Demonstrates the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and timeliness


• Meet everyday stress with prayerful consideration, emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism


• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance


• Respectfully submit and be loyal to authority


• Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately; avoid gossip and practice Biblical conflict resolution (Matthew 18)

Primary Responsibilities

ALCS YA shall assist our school by providing support to teachers and students in the classroom and on the playground as needed.  Responsibilities include:

• Reflect the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every class and in every activity


• Help teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
  


• Supervise students as designated by their mentor


• Support teachers by partnering in classroom management


• Give extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept


• Collaborate with the teacher to identify students’ issues or needs and recommend solutions


• Lead and support student free time on the playground


• Enforce playground rules and maintain safety of students on playground; provide discipline in accord with school policy


• Supervise and assist students with lunch, as needed or assigned


• Maintain professional attitude while interacting with students, faculty, staff and parents


• Treat all children with dignity and respect


• Participate in professional development, designated meetings, and other opportunities to grow spiritually, enrich/enhance knowledge of childhood education


• Recognize the need for good public relations; represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and general public


• Know the procedures in an emergency


• Other duties as assigned

Position Start:  August 1, 2026