Senior Manager, CREATE - ELC

Metropolitan Ministries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

11 holidays per year

401K with employer match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking a Director to lead the CREATE Early Childhood program in Tampa. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with Head Start while focusing on supporting parents, teachers, and children with training and tools for optimal learning outcomes.

The role requires an AA degree in education/health/social services or 10 years in childcare, plus Director credentials.

Qualifications

• Requires AA degree in education, health or social services, or 10 years of childcare experience.
• Director’s credentials required and relevant direct experience with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the CREATE Early Childhood program operations and staff.
• Coordinate in-service training and meetings; supervise and mentor CREATE-ELC teachers.
• Ensure licensing, accreditation, and compliance; track KPI and grant data.
• Manage School Readiness voucher processes and enrollment eligibility.
• Lead parent and teacher training to support learning and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

AA degree or 10 years childcare experience

Director’s credentials

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• 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.
  

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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: $55,000 - $60,000
• 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

Lead the CREATE Early Childhood program, including day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and coordination with Head Start. This position also focuses on the parents, teachers, and staff, providing them with training and tools to support the learning and development of all children.

Essential Responsibilities

Administration

• Program Oversight of the early childhood program. Where there are improvements needed, develop and implement programs/processes to address the needs.
• Assess program quality, parent involvement, staff development, education component, and performance guidelines.
• Coordinate in-service training, facilitate team meetings, and ensure the team attends other meetings as assigned.
• Conduct or delegate with follow-up inspections of classrooms, work areas, grounds, playground, and transportation to ensure safety, orderliness, sanitation, and cleanliness of facilities, staff, and child file audits.
• Coordinate, track, and report with follow-up tracking of data needed for grant compliance, Early Learning Coalition requirements, and parent volunteer hours.
• Guide the team in training, program implementation, documentation, and outcomes reporting.
• Responsible for the School Readiness voucher process
• Ensure all new enrollees have school readiness
• Assess for scholarship need or payment
• Collect and receipt all payments weekly
• Track payments and distribute reminders and late notices as required
• Collect monthly attendance from CREATE and Head Start and submit for school readiness and MM monthly reports

Quality Program

• Lead quality improvement initiatives such as Quality Counts and Accreditation Process.
• Ensure that all staff have acquired their yearly continuing education credits (CEUs) to remain in good professional standing.
• Ensure child and staff records are current and compliant with licensing and accreditation.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring for the CREATE-ELC teachers.
• Provide and/or coordinate teacher training to increase effectiveness and ensure the highest quality program.
• Act as the liaison between CREATE – Early Learning and Head Start to ensure a collaborative and quality partnership.
• 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.

Requirements

Education and Experience

A minimum of an AA degree in an education, health or social services related field or 10 years' experience in childcare field. Director’s credentials required. Direct experience working with children and parents required.

Skills Requirements

Must work effectively with children and parents, representing and communicating their status and progress to small groups and professionals within a network comprised of the 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 literate with knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel 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 homeless population. Must demonstrate maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity. Ability 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.

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 [e-mail].

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