Infant/Toddler Teacher 2

Certificate Number: C12DE0009/ Job Order: 2024-0014

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Works with an experienced Teacher 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 and families. The Infant Toddler Teacher 2 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties below are not intended to cover all the duties to be performed:

Work as part of a teaching team to:

• Show warm, secure, affectionate relationships and interactions with each child to create a positive climate (Note: Lifting, touching and holding a child is necessary.)
• Use the High Scope curriculum to plan environments, activities, and daily routines for young children.
• Use the High Scope curriculum for interaction strategies with infants and toddlers.
• 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.
• Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
• Adherence to all RCMA funding and DCF requirements.

EDUCATION: In order to meet the minimal education requirements, please provide ONE of the following:

• Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Birth – 5 years OR
• Infant Toddler National CDA (*) OR
• Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC) OR
• Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate (CCAC) OR
• Staff Credential Verification NECC OR
• 9 college credits in early childhood education and 3 months experience in the field (480 hours) in teaching infant and toddler age children. Note: Further training appropriate to the age of children being served, may be required.

NOTE: Applicant can be placed into this position with a Preschool National CDA and must obtain an Infant Toddler National CDA within 260 days of accepting this position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member of community being served, and, when applicable, farm worker background.
• Possess a current certification in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Pediatric First-Aid.
• Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate a bus and successfully complete drug testing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• RCMA believes vaccination is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the children and families we serve, our workforce, and the communities where we operate. To minimize the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus and maintain a safe and healthy workplace, vaccination is required.

RCMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• FCCPA/CDA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arcadia, FL 34266: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21