Elementary Program Manager, Teen Haven

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

For Water Street Mission (WSM) to fulfill its mission and purpose, it is critical for all staff to participate in the development and maintenance of a healthy Christian Community. By living out our faith with one another and creating a space where our guests are invited to experience that community with us, we participate in lives being restored. Even as some positions have minimal direct contact with guests, each staff member has an essential role in forming and maintaining Christian community. The love of Christ, evidenced in our Water Street community, is the real impetus for change with our guests. This position involves leading faith-based programs, including programs and events tailored specifically for female youth in our community. Due to the faith-based requirements of the role, and the need for a female staff member who will be working closely with female youth, this position qualifies as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) under applicable law. Job Summary: Develop and manage the new Elementary-aged program as part of WSM’s Youth Ministries.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
A minimum of two years’ experience in human services, ministry, preferably an urban youth ministry including grades 1-5
Valid driver’s license
Ability to operate a 15-passenger van
Willing to sign the Water Street Ministries’ Statement of Faith
A current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church.
Able to fully support the Water Street Mission’s core values and ministry philosophy.
Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity.
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity.
Encourage restoration in the lives of guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers.
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests.
Assist in developing and run a year-round program for elementary-aged children in the City of Lancaster with a focus on building foundations for faith, trust, personal wholeness and lifelong learning
Create a safe, fun and loving environment
Plan and teach lessons and activities which help students build these foundations
Develop a trusting partnership with parents to further the wellbeing of students and families
Could include some activities which are gender- and/or age-specific, and some mixed
Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in an age-appropriate manner, in both words and by example
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, as requested by the Teen Haven director
Assist in representing Teen Haven among donors and community partners
Work in full coordination with Teen Haven/WSM staff team at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of youth
Participate in the development and management of the Teen Haven programs as a whole, sharing skill and expertise across the staff team to benefit all youth programs
Work as a Youth department team to develop strong coordination and relational bridges for students and families between Wonder Academy, Elementary and Middle School programs
Other duties as assigned