Certificate Number: N/A/ Job Order: 2023-225 (On-Site)

MISSION:

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy, a Title I Charter School in Polk County, is seeking an energetic, passionate Teacher Aide for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year!

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy is dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for the children of Florida’s farmworkers and agricultural migrants. Most students in our small, community-oriented classes are English Language Learners of Central American heritage with big dreams of making their mark. In order to best serve our student population, the school is a dual language program school (50:50, English/Spanish), with a one-way immersion model.

Mulberry Community Academy, our newest charter school is located in Mulberry, Florida, and will serve approximately 80 K-1st students in its first year. The small size of enrollment allows us to be able to serve our students and their families on a personal level.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association, RCMA, is a non-profit corporation serving Florida agriculture workers and their children for more than fifty years. RCMA is recognized as a “Schools of Hope operator” by the State Board of Education, a prestigious designation for non-profit, charter school operators.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Communication
• Commitment to personal and professional development

BENEFITS:

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. Employees are eligible to participate in employee Contribution & receive Employer Match based on years of service. In addition, eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Charter School Director/Principal, function as a team to carry out teaching assignments. To work as a team to implement approved Charter School Educational program components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• To safeguard the health and safety of all scholars.
• To support and work collaboratively with teachers so that scholars may achieve academically in the areas of language, literacy, math, social studies, science, arts, physical development through classroom instruction utilizing approved curricula and strategies.
• To assist scholars in developing cognitive, social, emotional and psychomotor skills appropriate to age, grade and ability through daily instruction and related activities.
• Establish a good rapport with scholars and parents. Communicate scholar’s progress effectively with parents to as to facilitate meaningful two-way communication.
• Establish and/or support classroom routines and procedures during After School time. To formulate scholar behavior standards in the classroom, identify causes of inappropriate behavior and work to correct those behaviors utilizing available resources.
• Maintain weekly/monthly paperwork/documentation related to School Readiness and support during parent meetings.
• Work within a team environment to share resources and strategies in order to achieve the optimal results for scholars’ education and socio-emotional development.
• Carry out other duties as assigned, such as, but not limited to, bus/car line duty, cafeteria duty, recess, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Teacher Aide 1

Must have a minimum of a 60 College credit hours or have passed the Parapro test as required by Chapter 231.02 Florida Statutes. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working in an educational environment.

Teacher Aide 2

Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working in an educational environment. Have passed the Parapro test is preferred.

Teacher Aide 3

Bachelor in Arts or Bachelor in Science degree. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working in an educational environment. Have passed the Parapro test is preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Understand child and adolescent development through documented experience and /or appropriate course work. Have an educational philosophy consistent with the learner-centered philosophy of the RCMA Charter School. Have a willingness to work in teams with degreed and non-degreed coworkers. Committed to pursue a variety of effective instructional methods. Is committed to the learning process of the student and family. Experience with economically disadvantaged families. Knowledgeable of state and local educational standards, curricula and assessment systems. Experience with multicultural and diverse populations and settings.

RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $22.09 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working in an educational environment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paraprofessional Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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