CREATE Program Facilitator

Description : About Us :

• If youre 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 :

Job Functions :

Provide a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for our children within the CREATE program using positive behavior supports, creative play, interactive and innovative lessons, and academic enrichment. Oversee and plan daily activities, prepare learning materials, and help students with homework. Create progress reports to inform parents about their child's studies and personal development.

Encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth within children and possess a strategic mindset. Ultimately, a top-notch after-school teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities :

Classroom Responsibilities

Administration

Other :

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in teaching, early childhood education, or a social services-related field or an associates degree with a minimum of five years of experience in the fields of social services or education. Experience working with children and parents is required.

Skills Requirements :

Must be able to work effectively with children and parents. Ability to foster a fun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning. Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns. Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow. Solid organizational skills and the ability to maintain a tidy classroom. 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. Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel, is required.

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 after-school hours and evenings as required. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to transport oneself 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

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