Early Learning Mentor

Paycom - ATS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kai Ming, Inc. in San Francisco seeks an Early Learning Mentor to coach STEP substitute teachers and staff, delivering professional development and culturally responsive coaching.

You will lead onboarding, observations, and growth planning to elevate early childhood learning, while ensuring licensing compliance and best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration with education teams, data-informed coaching, and program quality improvement to enhance outcomes for 0–5 children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Sciences, Talent Development or related field is required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in a public or private organization or community development agency providing direct delivery of services to clients
• Experience working directly with 0–5 children in a teaching position, families and staff in an early care and education setting
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Understanding and use of the principles and practices of the ECE field, including reflective practice, dual language learning and Practice-Based Coaching
• Knowledge of ERS and CLASS; completion of 2-day observer training for CLASS and in-depth training for ERS tools (ECERS and ITERS)
• PITC philosophy and California Learning Foundations frameworks knowledge; state curriculums familiarity
• State laws related to child care licensing
• Curriculum development and quality improvement planning experience

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to STEP substitute teachers
• Develop ongoing professional development for STEP substitute teachers and staff
• Ensure program plans and procedures are known and followed
• Move practices from compliance to quality best practices
• Onboard newly hired STEP substitute teachers for ongoing success
• Coach teachers on curriculum, frameworks and assessment tools
• Identify classroom goals and develop individualized professional growth plans
• Provide materials and resources to support development plans
• Conduct in-class observations and assess teaching practices and environment
• Document meetings, progress and plans using database systems
• Create and deliver STEP substitute teacher training and LMS content
• Collaborate with staff to anticipate talent gaps and plan solutions
• Align talent development with performance reviews, DEI and leadership initiatives
• Coordinate with colleges and training entities for staff development
• Review performance data to draft action plans and improvements
• Maintain confidentiality according to policy

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Professional development

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Curriculum coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CLASS observer training

ECERS/ITERS knowledge

Job description

Position Title: Early Learning MentorOrganization: Kai Ming, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free full-day full-year services to eligible children ages 0-5 years old in San Francisco, CA with funding primarily from Head Start, the California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and San Francisco Department of Early Childhood.Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Learning and Development and Executive Director, the Early Learning Mentor works closely with the education team to provide mentoring, coaching, professional development, training, resources, and support to STEP substitute teachers to deliver high-quality services and improve outcomes for young children.Job Type: Full-time, ExemptReport to: Director of Human ResourcesEssential DutiesProvide a coaching and mentoring model that establishes a safe and nurturing, yet challenging learning environment for STEP substitute teachers.Develop positive, trusting, supportive relationships with program staff and STEP substitute teachers.Work with the Learning & Development and STEP team to develop and implement ongoing professional development for STEP substitute teachers and for program staff to support them to apply culturally sensitive approaches in working with children, families and each other.Ensure that program plans, policies and procedures are known, understood and being put into practice.Ensure compliance in program practices to meet requirements, such as Community Care Licensing regulations.Move STEP substitute teachers practices from simple compliance to quality best practice.Develop thoughtful onboarding plans for newly hired STEP substitute teachers to ensure their ongoing success.Help STEP substitute teachers take information from in-services, training, workshops, and conferences and implement it into daily practice.Coach STEP substitute teachers on curriculum, frameworks, and assessment tools as needed.Work with STEP substitute teachers to identify individual and/or classroom goals to work on.Develop and implement an individualized professional development and career growth plan that is followed and monitored, including coursework enrollment, permit and degree attainment.Provide STEP substitute teachers with necessary materials, resources, and information to help them implement their professional development and career growth plans.Conduct in-classroom observations and assessments of teaching practices, teachers’ interactions with children, and classroom environment.Model appropriate practices and strategies in the classroom to engage children and improve learning and development.Meet with STEP substitute teachers regularly for reflective discussions, to prove constructive feedback, review goals and action plansDocument meetings, observations, progress of individualized plans, and teacher’s progress using database platforms.Develop and facilitate STEP substitute teacher training, PLC (Peer Learning Community), and other learning opportunities.Create training or course contents in an internal learning management system to enhance learning for STEP substitute teachers.Provide technical support and assistance to STEP substitute teachers as needed.Work with program staff and partner agency staff to conduct staff’s skill and knowledge assessments and connect them with potential training and learning opportunities.Collaborate with program staff and other education staff to proactively anticipate talent gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.Create an accountability plan to ensure suggested solutions are being implemented and followed through.Develop specific training programs to fulfill staff’s individual learning needs to maintain or improve on-the-job skills.Ensure talent development strategy is in alignment with current training and coaching activities, performance review & succession planning, leadership development, diversity, equity & inclusion training, and other development initiatives.Cooperate with external channels such as city college, universities or learning entities and design specialized programs for the development of staff by integrating resources.Review and analyze data from performance reviews and professional development goals jointly with program staff; make recommendations and draft action plans based on findings or patterns.Works closely with the HR team, education team, program supervisors and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.Other duties as assigned.Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Sciences, Talent Development or related field is requiredMaster’s degree preferred.Three to five years of experience in a public or private organization or community development agency providing direct delivery of services to clients. Experience working directly with 0-5 children in a teaching position, families and staff in an early care and education setting.Bilingual in Spanish/English.Understanding and use of the principles and practices of the ECE field, including reflective practice, dual language learning and Practice-Based CoachingKnowledge and respect for how adults learn and develop.Demonstrated coaching experience. (practice-based and/or instructional coaching in educational settings).Knowledge and experience of the following program quality assessment tools: Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) and CLASS. Coaches demonstrate knowledge of tools by completion of 2-day observer training for CLASS and in-depth training for ERS tools (ECERS and ITERS). Preferred experience integrating the necessary tools and domains into their coaching practices.Required knowledge of the following Professional Development Pathways tools: Developmental Desired Results Profile (DRDP), California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks (Pre-K or Infant/Toddler as appropriate), Ages and Stages Questionnaire, CSEFEL – CA Teaching Pyramid framework. Knowledge of approved state curriculums.Knowledge and understanding PITC philosophy and experience integrated concepts into practice.Applicable state laws, rules and regulations related to child care licensing.Familiarity with using databases to track progress.Knowledge and Experience in basic curriculum development, quality improvement planning and implementation.Adhere to the Kai Ming Code of Conduct and all other internal policies and procedures.Accountable for the health, safety and supervision of all children and families.COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination record.Equal Opportunity: Kai Ming provides equal employment opportunities for staff and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status or disability in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.