Education Assistant/DC

Adult & Teen Challenge • Conroe, TX

9d

About The Position

The Education Assistant supervises education-related activities at Thrive, including class instruction, students, and teachers, and serves as an assistant to the Education Lead Coordinator. The role primarily serves as a minister to students in the Thrive program through Bible studies, prayer, discipleship, and religious instruction. The assistant also supports students’ online coursework and classroom studies, coordinates with online teachers and the Education Lead, and helps ensure students understand their academic requirements and program rules.

Requirements

• Spiritual maturity, willingness to work within Assemblies of God doctrine, and full agreement with the ATCOT mission statement.
• At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience.
• Current understanding and working knowledge of addictive problems and their harmful effects.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Complete the Biblical Counseling Course.

Nice To Haves

• Teen Challenge ministry experience is desirable.
• Ideally credentialed as a minister or pursuing credentials in the Assemblies of God or a doctrinally similar fellowship.
• 1 year of Teen Challenge or similar ministry experience.
• 1 year of Teen Challenge classroom teaching experience.
• Ministerial credentials with a reputable church organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise education-related activities, including class-time instruction, students, and teachers.
• Serve as a department assistant to the Education Lead Coordinator.
• Minister to students in the Thrive program by conducting Bible studies, leading prayer, and discipling students.
• Provide religious instruction.
• Enroll students in online classes and correspond with online teachers as needed.
• Correspond with the Education Lead as needed.
• Proctor students completing online coursework and teach group studies.
• Ensure each class is covered by a teacher with adequate training.
• Pair new students with advisors who can lead them to Christ and guide them through questions and situations.
• Maintain an inventory of books needed for studies and individual coursework.
• Introduce new students to their Teen Challenge and online classes and explain their academic requirements.
• Provide new students with introduction paperwork, including behavioral contracts and student rules.

Benefits

• Staff housing available.
• PTO, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical benefits.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level