Group Leader

Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Leader - School Age Program to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for children within our CREATE program.

• Program Planning and Implementation: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily activities for the CREATE program, incorporating recreational activities that enhance the child's experience and teach social, emotional, educational, and leisure skills.
• Supervision and Leadership: Supervise children, organize and supervise volunteers, and maintain daily and weekly administration, including sign in/out book and daily attendance log, weekly lesson plans, accident/incident reports, driving logs, permission slips, etc.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate regularly with Supervisor regarding any children's issues, demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to ensure that program needs are being met, and practice and maintain a safe, healthy, and clean environment.
• Requirements and Qualifications: High school degree, experience working with children preferred, extensive exposure to children's out of school time programs highly desirable, heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required, bilingual (Spanish – English) is a plus.

• Competitive Salary: $16.00 per hour
• Benefits Package: 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.

Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. 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.