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Position Summary
As a Group Mentoring Counselor, you'll have the incredible opportunity to help children from hard places discover hope, confidence, and purpose. Every afternoon, you'll guide a small group of K-5 students through a mix of fun, faith-filled, and growth-centered activities-helping them build lasting relationships, develop essential life skills, and grow in their understanding of who they are in Christ.
You'll be part of a close-knit team that believes every child deserves to be known, loved, and encouraged. Through games, Bible lessons, homework help, and hands-on life lessons, you'll model the love of Jesus and create a safe space where kids can belong and thrive. This role is perfect for someone who has contagious energy, a heart for ministry, and a passion to see kids grow in faith, relationships, identity, and life skills that last a lifetime.
Key Responsibilities
Lead with Purpose: Guide a group of students each day through planned activities including Bible lessons, recreation, homework help, and life skills lessons.
Foster Safety & Belonging: Follow all policies and procedures for safety and behavior management. Actively monitor your group and intervene immediately in any behavior or situation that may become unsafe.
Create a Welcoming Environment: Take responsibility for the care and stewardship of the program site, ensuring setup and cleanup are handled with excellence and pride.
Support Enrichment & Growth: Assist in planning and facilitating special activities, service projects, and enrichment experiences that expand children's horizons.
Offer Hands-On Support: (If eligible) Help with transportation of students from school using Ezekiel Ministries' mini-buses, ensuring every child arrives safely and feels cared for.
Build Relationships that Last: Engage with students relationally and spiritually, encouraging them daily and helping them see their God-given value and potential.
Requirements Embodiment of Core Values: KID-FOCUSED: We treat every kid like our own.
JESUS: Motivated by Jesus.
HONOR: Value every voice - 'I see you.'
UNITY: It's a team sport.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Say it. Do it. Stick to it.
Available to work 20 hours per week between 2:00-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Provide three references with phone numbers and email addresses.
Successfully pass a drug test and background check.
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Education, Experience, and Skills Strong relational skills and the ability to coach, correct, and encourage in a positive and uplifting way.
High energy, enthusiasm, and positivity that engage and inspire children.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound decision-making ability.
Prior experience working with children-especially those from hard places-is highly valued.
Worksite address
lexington, SC, 29071, US
Who can apply
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