Teacher Aide Charter Academy Position Available In Collier, Florida

Teacher Aide – Charter Academy Redlands Christian Migrant Association 123 North 4th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142

Certificate Number:

N/A /

Job Order:

202/130/ 6 Positions (On-Site)

MISSION:

RCMA Immokalee Community Academy, an “A” rated Title I Charter School in Collier County, is seeking an energetic and passionate Teacher Aide! RCMA Immokalee Community Academy, serving the area for more than twenty years, 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. Our teachers often comment on how privileged they feel to work with young people who so greatly appreciate learning! 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. Our successful K-8 Charter School is located in Immokalee, Florida. Our school serves approximately 340 children, with two homerooms per grade level from K-8; our small size allows us 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.

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 receive a 6% Employer Contribution and are eligible to participate in a 403B retirement plan. In addition, eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

RCMA Immokalee Community Academy’s teachers are more than instructional staff members and classroom managers. They help transform children’s lives by creating opportunities for a brighter future! We are seeking teachers who will make the commitment to teach with determination, ingenuity, and purpose

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following however, other duties may be assigned: 1. Safeguards the health and safety of all scholars. 2. Supports and works collaboratively with teachers so that scholars may achieve academically in the areas of language, literacy, math, social studies, science, arts, and physical development through classroom instruction utilizing approved curricula and strategies. 3. Assists scholars in developing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychomotor skills appropriate to age, grade, and ability through daily instruction and related activities. 4. Establishes a good rapport with scholars and parents. Communicate the scholar’s progress effectively with parents to facilitate meaningful two-way communication. 5. Establishes and/or supports classroom routines and procedures during after-school time. Formulates scholar behavior standards in the classroom, identifies causes of inappropriate behavior, and works to correct those behaviors utilizing available resources. 6. Maintains weekly/monthly paperwork/documentation related to School Readiness and provides support during parent meetings. 7. Works within a team environment to share resources and strategies in order to achieve optimal results for scholars’ education and socio-emotional development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Teacher Aide 1 Must have a minimum of 60 College credit hours or have passed the Parapro test as required by Chapter 231.02, Florida Statutes. Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in an educational environment. Teacher Aide 2 Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in an educational environment. Having passed the Parapro test is preferred. Teacher Aide 3 Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in an educational environment. Having passed the Parapro test is preferred. RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.50 – $22.09 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person