Mentor Teacher

Redlands Christian Migrant Association; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) seeks a Mentor Teacher to lead classroom teams, advance early childhood curriculum, and coordinate professional development. The role emphasizes HighScope implementation, staff coaching, and adherence to RCMA and DCF requirements.

The position requires an AS degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with hands-on experience in leading educational staff and a commitment to high-quality early education for children and families served

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of early childhood development and curriculum.
• Ability to plan and track professional development for staff.
• Must complete mandatory child care training (DCF 45 hours) after hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and track professional development goals using myHeadStart for education staff and volunteers.
• Plan professional development activities to implement a high quality early childhood program with HighScope curriculum.
• Provide professional development on screenings and referrals for children with disabilities.
• Provide ongoing Child Assessments using the COR.
• Support implementation of HighScope Curriculum in classrooms.
• Ensure environments protect children’s health, mental health and safety.
• Assist with transitions between classrooms and to kindergarten.
• Adhere to RCMA funding and DCF requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

AS Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Certificate Number: C13HI0137/ Job Order: 2026-367 / 1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

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.

WHY WORK FOR US?

PURPOSE OF POSITION

: The Mentor Teacher has knowledge and experience in early childhood child development and curriculum. The Mentor Teacher is a leader of the teachers, who provide early childhood services for children and their families to fulfill the mission of RCMA. This is the highest level of the teacher job classification and is an entry level for educational leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; however, other duties may be assigned:

Work as part of a center team or classroom teaching team to:

• Plan, implement and track professional development goals, using myHeadStart for all education staff and volunteers who work in the classroom. Work directly with all teaching staff to develop their annual professional development plan (PDP) and provide support to them in meeting their professional goals.
• Plan professional development activities to implement a high quality early childhood education program, using the High Scope curriculum to support quality teaching and learning. Mentor Teacher will use peer mentoring and self-guided study.
• Provide professional development activities for teachers to conduct developmental screenings for children. Assist center team in making referrals for disability services, when needed. With support from Inclusion Specialist, provide individualization for children with disabilities.
• Provide professional development activities for teachers to complete on-going Child Assessments, using the Child Observation Record (COR).
• Use HighScope training to help teachers implement a high quality HighScope Curriculum in each classroom using the HighScope Wheel of Learning for infants/toddlers, and preschool.
• Provide professional development activities for teachers to provide an environment that protects children’s health, mental health, and safety at all times.
• Provide professional development activities for teachers and parents when children are making transitions from classroom to classroom, home to center, and center to kindergarten.
• Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
• Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must meet age, medical, moral character and any other requirements as defined by Florida Statutes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

After initial hire, the employee must complete mandatory child care training (DCF 45 hours) as specified in the DCF Training Addendum and in accordance with Florida Statutes and funding source requirements to retain eligibility to be employed in this position.

EDUCATION:

• AS Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

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

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.