Preschool Teacher

Certificate Number: C11MD
0140 /Job Order:  / (1) Position On-Site

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.

In addition, RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees. This includes a $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

Works with an experienced Teacher to provide children with developmentally appropriate activities in a quality early childhood program that offers a safe and nurturing environment while supporting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and families. The Preschool Teacher 2 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.

The Early Childhood Specialist provides guidance and direction for educational services and jointly, with the Center Coordinator, evaluates the job performance of the Preschool Teacher 2.

Work as part of a teaching team to:

• Show warm, secure, affectionate relationships with each child to create a positive climate. (
  
  Note:
  
  Lifting, touching, and holding a child is necessary.)
• Use the High Scope curriculum to plan environments, activities, schedules, and daily routines for young children.
• Use the High Scope curriculum for interaction strategies with children.
• Observe, screen, and assess young children to provide support for ongoing developmental progress and achievement of RCMA School Readiness goals.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Be an engaged partner with families.
• Manage the classroom.
• Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
• Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements.

• Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Birth‑5 years OR
• Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
  OR
• Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate (CCAC)
  OR
• 9 college credits in early childhood education and 3 months experience in the field (480 hours) in teaching preschool‑age children.
  Note: Further training appropriate to the age of children being served, may be required.

Applicant can be placed into this position with an Infant Toddler National CDA and must obtain a Preschool National CDA within 260 days of accepting this position.

This position requires FCCPC OR NCDA

• VPK hours and training preferred.
• 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

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 at the link provided.