Senior Director, Children’s Programs

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.

Full-time

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.

• Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
• 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.

According to the organization's mission and vision, the Senior Director, Children’s Programs provides dynamic and responsive leadership for educational and social-emotional programs for all school-age children. This position supervises the CREATE Early Learning and Out-of-School time program, a therapeutic early learning and out-of-school time program primarily serving homeless children, teens (infants
-12th grade), and their families.

• CREATE Early Learning and Out-of-School time Programs
  • Supervise program service delivery to ensure quality care and compliance with all licensing and accreditation guidelines.
  • Support the process of hiring, supervision, performance evaluations and training of staff in the CREATE programs.
  • Ensure that the techniques used are evidence-based and suited to meet the needs of the children.
  • Facilitate staff access to external continuing education opportunities as indicated.
  • Build relationships with community partners such as colleges and Universities, provider of comparable services, neighborhood leaders and agencies that, working together with us will, enhance the effectiveness of Ministries’ services.
  • Represent CREATE – Early Learning in ECE Quality trainings, association meetings, and community events.

• Youth Programs
  • Supervise and support the Manager of Youth Program.
  • Oversee planning, budget compliance, data collection, and reporting for grants and funders.
  • Hold staff accountable for all program planning, data reporting, grant reporting, donor reporting, and KPIs.
  • Facilitate partnerships with grant organizations and donors such as Lamplighters and other community partners.

• Supervise and support the Education Transition Coordinator.
• Oversee support for transitioning families to determine and assist with school needs, including but not limited to school enrollment, assistance with transportation, assistance with school uniforms and shoes, assistance with Individual Education Plans or 504 plans, etc.
• Understand county, state, and federal guidelines governing homeless and special education rights, and advocate accordingly.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with the HELP team coordinator for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), Project Promise, and any other schools with their own local education agency (LEA).
• Provide support for the annual Back to School Bash.