Administrative Assistant – Charter Academy

Certificate Number: N/A / Job Order: 2025 -230 / 1 Positions (On-Site)

This is a Temporary Position

MISSION:

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy, in Polk County, is seeking an energetic and passionate Third-Grade Teacher.

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy 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 (50:50, English/Spanish), with a one-way immersion model. Our successful Charter School is located in Mulberry, Florida.

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. 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: Responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and professional operation of the charter schools office. This role supports the educational mission of the RCMA Charter Academies by enabling optimal administrative functionality and providing essential support to the Charter Academy Principal, staff, students, and their families.

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

• Composes and transcribes a variety of documents, including reports, correspondence, observations, evaluations, memos, letters, and newsletters.
• Maintains the Charter Academy calendar, including scheduling meetings, conferences, interviews, and other activities.
• Prepares internal communications, presentations, and newsletters at the direction of the Charter Academy Principal.
• Performs general office duties such as sorting mail, operating office equipment, and answering phones.
• Processes and monitors purchase orders and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains organized filing systems for easy retrieval of documents.
• Manages records and correspondence; improves administrative systems as needed.
• Greets and directs visitors and callers in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Serves as a resource and point of contact for other office personnel.
• Retrieves and summarizes information from records, emails, and meeting minutes when needed.
• Prepares agendas, takes meeting minutes, and distributes documentation.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in an administrative or office management role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in an educational environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with the community being served is preferred, including relevant occupational or cultural experience, such as a farmworker when applicable.

RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $22.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22