Early Childhood Teacher

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 - $17.50
• 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 Early Childhood Teacher will perform duties planning and implementing

educational activities and curriculum for age group assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Use knowledge of best practices and the highest standard of care to plan and administer 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.
2. Write weekly lesson plans, due weekly to the Director.
3. 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. Administer and score 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. Support the team in all other tasks as assigned and attends all team meetings. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of the team and organizational/targets/goals as stated on the Balanced Scorecard in the annual plan.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and CDA; 40 hours of training in early childhood

education and 5 hours of training in literacy required. A minimum of 1 year experience working as an

Early Childhood Teacher. MMCI preferred.

Skill Requirements:

Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal 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 communication 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 Daryl.Belluccia@Metromin.org