About this opportunity
Redlands Christian Migrant Association lists this Preschool/Early Learning Teacher - Full-time opportunity in palmetto, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
C12MA0096 / 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.
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. 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 promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children and families. The Infant Toddler 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 Infant Toddler Teacher 2.
Work as part of a teaching team to:
Shows a warm, secure, affectionate, and social-emotional climate for young children.
(Note: Lifting and holding a child is an essential part of this role.)
# Uses the HighScope curriculum to plan environments, activities, and daily routines for young children.
Observes, screens, and assesses young children to provide support for ongoing developmental progress and achievement of RCMA School Readiness Goals.
Adheres to all RCMA funding and Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
In order to meet the minimum education requirements, please provide
ONE
of the following:
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC), Birth to Five Years;
A Family Child Care CDA is not acceptable
.)
Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate (CCAC);
College Coursework, consisting of:
~9 college credits in Early Childhood Education;
3 months of experience in the field (480 working hours) in teaching infant- and toddler-aged children;
Must maintain uninterrupted enrollment in an accredited college while working toward the completion of an AA/AS degree.
Note:
Further training appropriate to the age of children being served may be required.
Applicant can be placed into this position with a Preschool National CDA but must obtain an Infant Toddler National CDA within 260 days of accepting this position.
Transcripts must be submitted to the Early Education Specialist (ECS) for review and to the HR Department for final approval.
Familiarity with the community served, including relevant occupational or cultural experience, such as a farmworker, when applicable
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
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.
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