Preschool Teacher 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance: Basic $40,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Personal time off

tuition assistance

Job summary

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is seeking a Preschool Teacher 3 to lead a teaching team in a developmentally focused, high‑quality program for young children in Florida. The role emphasizes establishing a safe, nurturing environment, child development through High Scope activities, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position requires an AS in early childhood education or child development (or equivalent with 18 credits and 480 hours teaching preschool).

Qualifications

• Leadership of a teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Mentor other teachers and collaborate with Center Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Lead a teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Plan environments and daily routines using High Scope.
• Observe, screen and assess development and progress of children.
• Maintain safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Engage with families as active partners.
• Manage classroom operations and mentor staff.
• Adhere to RCMA funding and DCF requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentor teachers

High Scope

Observation

Family engagement

Classroom management

Education

AS in ECE or Child Development

AA/AS or BA/BS in related field + 18 credits + 480 hours

Job description

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:

• 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 developmentOR
• 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.