Group Leader School

Job Type

Full-time

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 serving families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

• Salary: $16.00 - $17.00
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, with family coverage options
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans
• PTO for full‑time and part‑time employees
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
• Option to participate in the 401(k) 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

In accordance with the organization's mission and vision, provide a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for our children within the CREATE program, while also offering administrative and site management support.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily activities for the CREATE program
• Assist the site manager with administrative tasks such as school readiness processing, ordering supplies, maintaining Pro Care, and supporting lesson and event preparation
• Incorporate recreational activities that enhance the child’s experience and teach social, emotional, educational, and leisure skills
• Be a role model of exemplary behavior for the children, volunteers, and parents
• Supervise children and oversee groups as needed
• Organize and supervise volunteers
• Maintain daily and weekly administration (sign‑in/out book and daily attendance log, weekly lesson plans, accident/incident reports, driving logs, permission slips, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor regarding any children’s issues
• Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure that the program needs are met
• Practice and maintain a safe, healthy, and clean environment
• 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 ongoing trainings. Complete other duties as assigned

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must pass required background pre‑employment screening.

• High school degree or GED completed
• Experience working with children preferred
• Extensive exposure to school‑age children’s programming highly desirable
• Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required
• Bilingual (Spanish – English) is a plus

• 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 professionally and diplomatically
• Ability to verbally communicate and resolve conflicts between teenage children
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct teenage 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

• 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

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. 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.