CREATE Program Facilitator Job Tampa area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

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: $43,000-$45,000

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:

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

Create innovative and engaging lessons that align with the CREATE core objectives and goals for children.

Oversee daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social and motor skills.

Assist children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.

Prepare learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.

Interact with children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.

Monitor students to ensure their safety and well-being by utilizing Trauma-Informed Behavior Support (TIBS) and Positive Behavior Supports as interventions with trauma-informed care principles to decrease reactivity, help create an environment of empathy and attunement, and promote positive relationships and pro-social skill building.

Implement tier-one behavior protocols and appropriate classroom management.

Create monthly or quarterly progress reports to monitor children's scholastic development and personal growth.

Meet with parents to discuss their children's performance and any areas in need of improvement.

Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment and ensure students conduct themselves appropriately.

Ensure that all school rules, policies, and guidelines are adhered to in the classroom.

Prepare and distribute snacks or meals.

Identify any potential high magnitude behaviors or emotional issues and report them to the appropriate parties.

Provide first-aid or emergency care as needed.

Administration:

Maintain updated paperwork, documentation, and information about families and children in your care.

Take individualized notes on student activities and progress in the program weekly.

Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new staff and 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.).

Maintain inventory of supplies and complete requisitions of all needed supplies.

Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure program needs are being met.

Other:

Keep confidential records according to the Ethical Boundaries for Those That Serve. Maintain professional boundaries.

Participate in Metropolitan Ministries' holiday efforts, Bridge Builders, and other fundraising events when needed. Provide tours of the facilities and speak on behalf of Metropolitan Ministries as required.

Support the team and the Manager in other tasks as assigned.

Meet professional 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.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in teaching, early childhood education, or a social services-related field or an associate's 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.

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