Charter Academy Teacher Aide

Deadline: September 18, 2026

Certificate Number: N/A / Job Order: 2026-392 / 1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

RCMA Wimuama Community Academy, a “B” rated Title I Charter School in Hillsborough County, is seeking an energetic, creative, and passionate Teacher Aide!

RCMA Wimauma Community Academy, serving the area for more than twenty-five 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, this community school runs a dual language program school (50:50, English/Spanish) from K-5th Grades.

Our successful K-8 Charter School is located in Wimauma, Florida in Hillsborough County. Our school serves approximately 375 children, 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 “School 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, however, other duties may be assigned:

1. Safeguards the health and safety of all scholars.

1. 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.

1. Assists scholars in developing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychomotor skills appropriate to age, grade, and ability through daily instruction and related activities.

1. Establishes a good rapport with scholars and parents. Communicates scholars’ progress effectively with parents to facilitate meaningful two-way communication.

1. Establishes and/or supports classroom routines and procedures during after-school time. Formulates scholarly behavior standards in the classroom, identifies causes of inappropriate behavior, and works to correct those behaviors utilizing available resources.

1. Maintains weekly/monthly paperwork/documentation related to School Readiness and provides support during parent meetings.

1. Works within a team environment to share resources and strategies in order to achieve optimal results for scholars’ education and socio-emotional development.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion under the general supervision of the Afterschool Coordinator. The requirements 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 the Florida Statutes. Florida Statute 231.02 requires all Charter School individuals to be fingerprinted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

School Readiness requirement: 24 hours complete w/exams within 1st 90 days.

• 8 hours- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• 4 hours- Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse Neglect
• 6 hours- Child Growth and Development

• 6 hours- Behavioral Observation and Screening
• 6 hours – Child Care Facility Rules & Regulations
• 5 hours – Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• 5 hours – School-Age Appropriate Practices

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. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in an educational setting is preferred.

Teacher Aide 2

Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in an educational setting is preferred. Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Assessment (Parapro Test) is also preferred.

Teacher Aide 3

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum of 1-3 experience working in an educational setting is preferred. Successful completion of the Paraprofessional Assessment (Parapro Test) is also preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated understanding of child and adolescent development through documented experience and/or appropriate coursework.
• Demonstrates an educational commitment consistent with the learner-centered philosophy of the RCMA Charter Academy.
• Willingness to work in teams with degreed and non-degreed coworkers.
• Committed to pursuing a variety of effective instructional methods.
• Committed to the learning process of the student and family.
• Experience supporting families from under-resourced communities.
• 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.