Redlands Christian Migrant Association·Immokalee, Florida
The Teacher Aide works under the direction of the Principal to support classroom instruction and help students achieve academic goals in various subjects. They are also responsible for maintaining classroom routines, managing student behavior, and communicating effectively with parents.
Deadline: August 27, 2026
RCMA Immokalee Community Academy, an “A” rated Title I Charter School in Collier County, is seeking an energetic and passionate Teacher Aide for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!
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.
RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan.
Under the direction of the Charter Academy Principal, function as a team to carry out teaching assignments. To work as a team to implement approved Charter Academy Educational program components.
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.
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 Academy. Have the willingness to work in teams with degreed and non-degreed coworkers. Committed to pursuing 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.
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.
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Candidates must have at least 60 college credit hours or a passing Parapro test score, along with 1-3 years of experience in an educational environment. Higher education levels, such as an Associate or Bachelor degree, are also accepted for different tiers of the role.
Market context
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