ALCS Youth Apprentice-Education (26-27)

Impact Christian Schools•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The 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. The Youth Apprentice (YA) will be currently enrolled as a student at ALCS, report directly to a designated mentor, and serve in assigned classrooms. The YA must be enrolled in related coursework and maintain good standing. This is a part-time position, requiring the completion of 450 hours between August 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience (volunteer or employment).

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a student at ALCS
Enrolled in related coursework and maintains good standing
Must be able to complete 450 hours between August 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
ALCS YA shall be mature, sincere Christ-followers.
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 partnership with their parents (Proverbs 22:6)
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)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience (volunteer or employment)

Responsibilities

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