Early Childhood Teacher Floater

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: $15.00-$16.00

* 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: The Floater will assist the Early Childhood Teacher and School Age Programs in performing classroom duties.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Supervise school age children during morning care hours and floater for preschool for the remainder of scheduled shift.
2. Use knowledge of best practices and the highest standard of care to assist Early Childhood Teacher in planning and administering developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom. Use Promiseland 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. Assist Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Program in writing weekly lesson plans, due weekly to the Director.
3. Assist teachers when necessary to maintain detailed records on children, including anecdotal records of progress and health records. Keep Director informed of student's special needs, unusual behavior, or incidents.
4. Maintain the safety, security, and cleanliness of all Promiseland classroom equipment.
5. Assist Early Childhood Teacher/School Age Program in administering and scoring student assessments. Utilize knowledge of community resources to provide referrals to address specific children's needs.
6. Strictly adhere to all licensing guidelines. Participate in on-going training as required by childcare state licensing.
7. Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as measured in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support the team in other tasks as assigned.
8. Be a role model of exemplary behavior for the children, volunteers, and parents.
9. Maintain daily and weekly administration (sign in/out book and daily attendance log, weekly lesson plans, accident/incident reports, driving logs, permission slips, etc.).
10. Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to ensure that program needs are being met.
11. Adheres to all policies of Metropolitan Ministries
12. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma. 40 hour DCF training or in the process of completion. Experience working with children preferred. Extensive exposure to youth and teen programs highly desirable. Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required. Bilingual (Spanish - English) is a plus.

Skill Requirements:

Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work and communicate with low socio-economic and diverse parents and clients in a professional and diplomatic manner. Ability to verbally communicate and resolve conflicts between pre-school age children. Ability to plan, organize and conduct early childhood education programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid to children and implement safety procedures. Ability to work effectively with others within a multi-disciplinary team framework including staff and volunteers. Ability to supervise and direct volunteers. Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication of information. Physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Valid FL drivers license with a good driving record and insured vehicle in order 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