Preschool Teacher 3

Redlands Christian Migrant Association; Bunnell (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance & Disability

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is hiring a Preschool Teacher 3 to lead a teaching team and provide developmentally appropriate activities in a high-quality early childhood program. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.

The teacher will model positive interactions, implement the HighScope curriculum, and mentor other teachers while collaborating with the Center Coordinator and RCMA

Qualifications

• AS degree in early childhood education or related field.
• AA/AS or BA/BS with 18 credits related to ECE and 480 hours of preschool teaching experience.
• Transcripts submitted to ECS and HR for review.

Responsibilities

• Lead a teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate activities and a safe, nurturing environment.
• Model warm, secure relationships with each child.
• Plan environments, activities, and daily routines using the High Scope Curriculum.
• Observe and assess children to monitor progress toward School Readiness goals.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom; engage families as partners.
• Mentor other teachers and collaborate with Center Coordinator on performance evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to RCMA funding rules and DCF requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Family communication

Observation & assessment

Classroom management

Education

AS degree in early childhood education or child development

AA/AS or BA/BS with 18 credits in ECE and 480 hours teaching preschool-age children

Tools

High Scope Curriculum

Job description

Certificate Number: C07FL0028 / Job Order: 2026-481 / 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?

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!

BENEFITS:

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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Works as a leader of a teaching team 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. The 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:

Works as a leader of a teaching team to:

• 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.

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.