Charter Academy Third Grade Spanish Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Deadline: October 1, 2026

Certificate Number: N/A / Job Order: 2026-383 /1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy, a Title I Charter School in Polk County, is seeking an energetic and dependable Third Grade Teacher  to teach in Spanish!

Our expanding K-4 Charter School is located in Mulberry, Florida. Our school will serve approximately 200 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. Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a “job”? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!

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 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 Mulberry 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 students.

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

1. Establishes rapport with students and parents. Communicates student progress effectively with parents to as to facilitate meaningful two-way communication. 

1. Establishes classroom routines and procedures. Formulates student behavior standards in the classroom, identifies causes of inappropriate behavior, and works to correct it utilizing available resources. 

1. Selects, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates learning activities, daily lessons, and student performance. Maintains class records and individual progress of each student

1. Assists in assessing student entry-level, develop and implement Student Achievement Plans, including short and long-term goals. 

1. Works as a team to develop curricula, learning and teaching strategies, discipline policy, and resource identification. 

Past experiences and actions reflecting experiences and/or a commitment to the following are sought in teaching candidates:

• Engaging, interactive teaching style that boosts our students’ participation in and enjoyment of ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies lessons.
• A passion and ability to build and sustain our K-8, community school model in a rural environment.
• Previous work in an educational setting that demonstrates a relentless pursuit of high academic student achievement.
• Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to the communication styles and work styles of others.
• Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative.
• Belief in the power of collaboration within our campus community (i.e. colleagues, students and their families), as well as with community partners.
• Collaboration with each teacher’s grade level partner is critical to the success of our dual language program. This need for a willingness to collaborate with the other teacher is vital to the success of RCMA’s Dual Language Program.
• Excellent computer skills. (We are proud to be a 1:1 device school.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of previous teaching experience is preferred, with at least one year of teaching at the elementary level.
• Applicant must hold a valid FL Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a FL Teaching Certificate. Applicants should be certified in Elementary Education. (K-6).
• Applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• The ESOL Endorsement is preferred, but not required.
• Reading Endorsement is preferred, but not required. 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Additional Comments: This is the Spanish side of our dual-language program. Candidate should have experience teaching in this type of program. 

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.