Youth Pastor & Afterschool Program Lead Teacher

East Gate Kids•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

East Gate Church and East Gate Kids are seeking a Youth Pastor & Afterschool Program Lead to serve middle school students (ages 9–13) through structured weekday programming, weekly youth gatherings, and community outreach. This position blends youth ministry with afterschool leadership and offers an opportunity to build and grow a meaningful program within a supportive church environment. You will work closely with church leadership to develop and build a strong youth program and create various methods of outreach to expand the program's participation. We're looking for a high-capacity, self-starting leader who loves Jesus, loves kids, and can build and grow a thriving youth environment - not just maintain one. This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, and help expand outreach and impact over time. If you are passionate about mentoring middle school students, building healthy culture, and growing in ministry leadership, we would love to meet you. East Gate is a Foursquare church in Albuquerque committed to the Great Commission and the Great Commandments-bringing hope through both the gospel and practical community care. Our children's ministry is intentionally hands-on and relationship-driven-because kids aren't "the church of tomorrow," they're the church of today. The community of East Gate is an urban community that consists of some at-risk/inner city youth. There is a need and real opportunity to make a big difference with children at a very important time of their lives. East Gate is deeply rooted in serving real needs in the community and pointing people to a loving God. We're looking for someone who wants to be part of that kind of mission-and help raise up the next generation with purpose. This role is a vital opportunity to pioneer a new youth department, specifically designed to support at-risk youth, foster kids, and people in poverty . As a pioneer, you will be creating and building a program from the ground up, offering you hands-on, real-life experience and training that will equip you for ministry. We are looking for a passionate leader who can blend the spiritual with the practical to create a fun, engaging, and safe environment for our children.

Requirements

Experience working with youth (church, education, mentoring, or similar setting)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to maintain professional and appropriate boundaries
Background check clearance must be completed

Nice To Haves

Bible college coursework or ministry training
Prior youth ministry leadership experience
Experience building or expanding programs

Responsibilities

Lead middle school programming Monday–Friday (approximately 1:00pm–6:00pm)
Facilitate character-building curriculum and leadership development activities
Create structured, engaging programming for students
Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment
Develop service and outreach opportunities
Teach practical life skills, character, and leadership in ways that make sense to real kids
Lead or co-lead Wednesday evening youth gatherings (approximately 6:00pm–8:00pm)
Lead the 9 to 13 year old group for Sunday School Service (approximately 9:00am to 12:00pm)
Facilitate Bible study and student discussion
Provide spiritual mentorship and relational support
Help organize approximately one outreach initiative per month
Encourage students and families to engage in community service
Collaborate with church leadership to expand and strengthen the program
Maintain a safe environment and follow required supervision/safety expectations
Ability to transport children in a non CDL passenger van