Preschool Teacher 3 Job Sebring area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title

Preschool Teacher 3

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.

The Preschool Teacher 3 role models and mentors other teachers. The Preschool Teacher 3 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 3.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned:

Role model warm, secure, affectionate relationships with each child to create a positive climate. (

Note:

Lifting, touching, and holding a child, is necessary).

Implement the High Scope curriculum to plan environments, activities, 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 on-going 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.

Mentor other teachers.

Commit to professionalism and RCMA.

Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements.

Education:

Must have one of the following:

AS degree in early childhood education or child development OR
AA/AS or BA/BS degree and coursework equivalent
* to a major relating to early childhood education (18 credits) with experience (480 hours) in teaching preschool-age children.

Transcripts must be submitted to ECS for review and to the HR Department for final approval.

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.

Additional comments:

Seeking staff that have the qualifications and experience in the Early Childhood Setting with a degree in Early Childhood.

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.