Senior Director, Children’s Programs

Metropolitan Ministries•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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-Schooltime program, a therapeutic early learning and out-of-schooltime program primarily serving homeless children, teens (infants -12th grade), and their families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, social work, mental health counseling, or related field.
Graduate degree from an accredited university.
Experience working in early learning and/or out-of-schooltime programming.
Must be knowledgeable about homeless issues, with experience working with individuals with trauma, and/or be willing to seek continuing education related to the homeless population.
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Director’s credentials preferred.
Supervision experience preferred.
Bilingual is a plus.
Prefer valid FL drivers license with a good driving record and insured vehicle in order to transport self and clients when necessary.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Ensure all notes and assessments are updated in a Metropolitan Ministries-approved data tracking system and that Key Performance Indicators are tracked and monitored.
Oversee appropriate implementation and modifications of policies and procedures as necessary.
Monitor ongoing progress, needs, and support services for children.
Ensures families are linked to services and natural support systems as needed.
Support the process of hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, and training of staff in the programs.
Successfully supervise staff to ensure trauma-informed interactions with all clients and that staff maintain professional boundaries.
Conduct routine staff meetings to develop the early learning and out-of-schooltime team.
Responsible for data tracking and outcome reporting in compliance with all other major grant allotments.
Oversee all financial aspects of the programs, including school readiness funding management.
Coordinate with all Client Care staff to ensure service delivery best meets the needs of the children.
Participate in children’s coordination and programs team meetings.
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 on-going trainings.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.