Preschool Teacher 3

RCMA; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RCMA in Florida seeks a Preschool Teacher 3 to join a leadership teaching team in a developmentally appropriate program. You will provide safe, nurturing care and guide children through High Scope activities, while modeling professional behavior and partnering with families.

The position emphasizes classroom management, mentorship of fellow teachers, and adherence to RCMA funding and DCF requirements; transcripts must be reviewed, and background screening completed as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must have AS in early childhood education or child development OR AA/AS or BA/BS with 18 credits in ECE and 480 hours of teaching preschool-age children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate activities in a high-quality early childhood program.
• Model warm, secure relationships with each child and manage the classroom.
• Implement the High Scope curriculum for environment planning and daily routines.
• Observe, assess and support ongoing developmental progress of children.
• Engage with families as an active partner and ensure RCMA requirements are followed.

Job description

Deadline: September 22, 2026

Certificate Number: C13HI0241 / Job Order: 2026-376 / 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:

1. Role model warm, secure, affectionate relationships with each child to create a positive climate. (Note: Lifting, touching, and holding a child, is necessary).
2. Implement the High Scope curriculum to plan environments, activities, and daily routines for young children.
3. Use the High Scope curriculum for interaction strategies with children.
4. Observe, screen, and assess young children to provide support for on‑going developmental progress and achievement of RCMA School Readiness goals.
5. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
6. Be an engaged partner with families.
7. Manage the classroom.
8. Mentor other teachers.
9. Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
10. 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 at the link provided.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com