Deadline: June 19, 2026
Certificate Number: C20HE6340 / Job Order: 2026 - 234 / 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, which is 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: Assist the person responsible for the operation (management and administration) of an RCMA Child Care Center. By applying knowledge learned from a background similar to the families serviced, provides leadership to degreed and non-degreed staff that will enhance their ability to provide a culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and healthy Early Childhood Program and support to families. Provide a warm and friendly emotional climate for the Center and the families served.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING; however, other duties may be assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Read and become familiar with program goals, philosophy, and objectives.
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Maintain a warm, secure, affectionate social-emotional climate for children.
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Provide a safe and healthy environment.
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Establish positive relationships with families.
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Observe behaviors and the child’s development
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Participate in a training and career development plan.
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Assist the Center Coordinator in Implementing Program requirements as center.
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Assist the Center Coordinator in planning weekly staff meetings.
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In the absence of the Center Coordinator assumes the decision-making role
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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.
OTHER: Must be a farm worker if the purpose of the Center is to provide services to the farm worker community. If the purpose of the Center is to provide services to non-farmworkers, they must be from the community served.
Able to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and varying daytime shifts during weekdays. Some weekend work is required.
Must be age 21. Have or be able to obtain a Florida driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License to operate a School Bus within 30 days of being placed into this position, if required for the work location. A driving record acceptable to RCMA’s insurance carrier is required.
Ability to work with degreed and non-degreed professional staff and families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Former farm worker background preferred.
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Desire to work with young children and be sensitive to their needs.
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CDA or a combination of documented child development training and field experience in early childhood education, and satisfactory completion of Senior Teacher Level.
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Ability and willingness to provide directives and work with para-professional staff.
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Bilingual, where appropriate.
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Good physical health.
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Must be certified to operate non-public school vehicles where appropriate.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with economically disadvantaged families in a community setting.
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High School diploma or GED.
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Experience with training and or supervising non-degreed professionals.
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
