Early Learning Supervisor

About Us:

• If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

* Salary: $45,000.0

* Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

* Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

* PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

* 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

* Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

* $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

* Employee Assistance Program

* Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

* Tuition reimbursement program

* Training and career development.

* Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

Assist Senior Manager of CREATE - ELC with daily leadership of the CREATE Program. Responsible for part of the administrative tasks, including staff and child files, the school readiness process, and some financial aspects of the program.

Essential Responsibilities:

Administration

1. Use knowledge of best practices and the highest standard of care to plan and administer developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom for young children. Use CREATE - ELC policies and the mission, vision, and guiding values of Metropolitan Ministries as a framework to assure curriculum and classroom management delivered with concern for the care, safety, and welfare of our children and their families.
2. Supervise, coach, and mentor the CREATE-ELC Assistant Teachers.
3. Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new staff and volunteers.
4. Coordinate daily staffing schedules and ensure coverage for all classrooms, including assigning on-call staff and subs for afternoon care and center closing.
5. Maintain inventory of supplies and complete requisitions of all needed supplies.
6. Assist with documentation for the CREATE-ELC Childcare licensing.
7. Maintain all student files (both hard copy and enrollment in Unity) and staff files, and ensure documentation meets licensing and quality standards.
8. Coordinates with Volunteer Services to ensure front desk receptionist coverage, serving as a receptionist as needed to fill gaps.
9. Trains and supervises volunteers and interns in receptionist duties.
10. Provide effective communication throughout the CREATE-ELC team and the organization.

Program Enrichment

1. Assist in assessment of children through ASQs and Social/Emotional and Behavioral (ASQ-SE) needs and track progress for grant reports, presenting that data as required.
2. Oversee the Lamplighters Learning Lab.
3. Provide education and support to parents about the Learning Lab activities and curriculum.
4. Collaborate with community partners to provide additional enrichment programs as needed.
5. Engage and lead volunteers and community partners in offering enrichment programs to children.
6. Participate in regular team meetings to develop plans for families and monitor progress.

Other:

1. Keep confidential records according to the Ethical Boundaries for Those That Serve. Maintain professional boundaries.
2. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure client/program needs are met.
3. Participate in Metropolitan Ministries holiday efforts, Bridge Builders and other fund-raising events when needed. Provide tours of the facilities and speak on behalf of Metropolitan Ministries as needed.
4. Support the team and the Senior Manager in other tasks as assigned.
5. Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on-going trainings. Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a A.A. or A.S. degree in an early childhood education, health or social services related field. Minimum of three years of experience in the fields of social services or education. Director's credentials preferred. Direct experience working with children and parents required.

Skills Requirements:

Must be able to work effectively with children and parents, representing and communicating their status and progress to small groups and professionals within a network of the Hillsborough County School District, Metropolitan Ministries service providers, and applicable and related medical social service providers in the surrounding community. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; strong oral and written communications skills; dependability; demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in clients served; ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner; willing to work with minimal supervision, yet be able to accept direction; well organized and detail oriented. Computer literacy with Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel knowledge is required.

Requires a heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families and individuals. Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with low socio-economic and diverse populations facing crises professionally and diplomatically. Knowledge of community resources available to the homeless population. Must demonstrate maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity to work as part of a team within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication; physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job-related issues and stress. Ability to understand, prepare, and organize files.

Other:

Must pass applicable pre-employment screening and demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be available to work during normal school hours and for evening meetings as required. Must pass required background pre-employment screening. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to transport self and clients when necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at Daryl.Belluccia@Metromin.org