PT Caregiver Level
Listed on 2026-09-05
-
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
Location: Ruskin
Part-Time Caregiver
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 53 centers and 3 charter schools, with a staff of 1,400 employees, in 18 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served, forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers, teachers, and staff.
Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a "job"? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. Through empathy and compassion, we help cultivate a sense of dignity and pride in these valuable members of society and provide them with resources for growth.
If this sounds like a family you'd like to become a member of, we'd love to hear from you!
Purpose Of Position:
Works as a Part-time Caregiver to provide children with developmentally appropriate activities in a quality early childhood program that offers a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and families. The Part-time Caregiver Performance Standard explains in detail the essential duties and responsibilities of this position and must be used as an integral part of this Job Description.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Work as Part-Time Caregiver Trainee to:
Note:
Lifting and holding children is necessary.)
Level 1 and 2 Works as part of a teaching team to:
Note:
Lifting, and holding a child is necessary.)
Education:
Trainee :
- Proof of high school completion (or equivalent) is highly recommended.
Level 1 :
- Transcript documentation of passing All Competency Exams for the DCF Child Care Training.
- Recommended to complete Infant Toddler National CDA, FCCPC (Birth-5 years) or ECPC within 260 working days of hire.
Level 2 :
In order to meet the minimum education requirements, please provide ONE of the following:
- Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Birth-5 years OR
- Infant Toddler National CDA OR Preschool National CDA OR
- Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) OR
- Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate (CCAC) OR
- Staff Credential Verification NECC OR
- 9 college credits in early childhood education and 3 months experience in the field (480 working hours) in teaching children birth-5 years.
Note:
Further training appropriate to the age of children being served, may be required.
Desired
Qualifications:
- Member of the community being served, and, when applicable, farm worker background.
- Possess a current certification in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First-Aid.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- VPK Hours and Training.
RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment are required to successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening. Additional information is available on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).