Early Learning Mentor Coach

College of Southern Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Southern Idaho is seeking an Early Learning Mentor Coach to provide ongoing training, mentoring and technical assistance to Head Start teaching staff. The role leads in implementing best practices and communicates the Head Start outcomes framework and standards.

Responsibilities include coaching teachers, conducting site observations, using CLASS and PQA data, and facilitating curriculum planning sessions.

Qualifications

• Experience with classroom observation and mentoring elementary staff.
• Knowledge of CLASS and Preschool Quality Assessment (PQA) data usage.
• Strong communication and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to Head Start teaching staff.
• Lead center site observations to promote best practices and culturally responsive delivery.
• Use CLASS and PQA data to tailor coaching and support needs.
• Conduct small group meetings to plan curriculum and assess implementation.
• Attend required trainings and maintain program documentation.

Skills

Classroom observation

Data-driven coaching

Mentoring

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education

Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for providing ongoing training, mentoring and technical assistance to Head Start teaching staff. Early Learning Mentor Coach’s will provide leadership and ongoing training for the teachers assigned to their area in a manner that effectively communicates best practices and models’ comprehensive services as outlined in Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Performance Standards.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

1. Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.

2. Ensure successful implementation of the Early Learning Mentor Coach program plans and

operational procedures.

3. Conduct center site observations to promote developmentally appropriate practices, sound

program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically

appropriate beliefs.

4. Administer the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) when needed to provide

data driven coaching, support and ongoing training needs.Utilize the Coaching Companion

program to implement coaching strategies and outcomes.

5. Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and

how to work with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.

6. Use PQA (Preschool Quality Assessment) and CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)

data to support coaching and mentoring strategies.

7. Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculumplanning

and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and howto individualize curriculum.

8. Provide support for Family Educator, Home Base staff using Partners for Healthy Babies

9. Attend two socializations each year in all home-based units to provide coaching support with a

family focused perspective.

10. Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculum planning

and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.

11. Provide informal learning opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply theory and

learning to everyday practice.

12. Maintain knowledgeable on the program’s curriculum and operational procedures related to

early care and education.

13. When appropriate assist with the collection and gathering of child progress data.

14. Maintain documentation of all services provided and reports submitted.

15. Distribute latest research-based resources, and materials.

16. Attend all required meetings, pre-service, in-service, and other training as required.

17. Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

• Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal growth
• Thorough knowledge of:
• Theory and practice in family focused intervention strategies
• Revised Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards
• NAEYC accreditation requirements
• Experience in:
• Classroom experience with preschool children
• Family focused intervention strategies
• Supervising paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers providing health information and referral
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of management practices and supervision experience possibly from a variety of sources
• Enthusiasm for the program
• An awareness that individuals can choose to effect change
• Ability to transfer information effectively to Assistant Teachers and Classroom Assistants
• Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Fluency in Sign Language, Spanish, or other language
• Current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parent

Tracking Code 1509-127 Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for providing ongoing training, mentoring and technical assistance to Head Start teaching staff. Early Learning Mentor Coach’s will provide leadership and ongoing training for the teachers assigned to their area in a manner that effectively communicates best practices and models’ comprehensive services as outlined in Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Performance Standards.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

1. Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.

2. Ensure successful implementation of the Early Learning Mentor Coach program plans and

operational procedures.

3. Conduct center site observations to promote developmentally appropriate practices, sound

program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically

appropriate beliefs.

4. Administer the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) when needed to provide

data driven coaching, support and ongoing training needs.Utilize the Coaching Companion

program to implement coaching strategies and outcomes.

5. Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and

how to work with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.

6. Use PQA (Preschool Quality Assessment) and CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)

data to support coaching and mentoring strategies.

7. Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculumplanning

and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and howto individualize curriculum.

8. Provide support for Family Educator, Home Base staff using Partners for Healthy Babies

Curriculum.

9. Attend two socializations each year in all home-based units to provide coaching support with a

family focused perspective.

10. Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculum planning

and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.

11. Provide informal learning opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply theory and

learning to everyday practice.

12. Maintain knowledgeable on the program’s curriculum and operational procedures related to

early care and education.

13. When appropriate assist with the collection and gathering of child progress data.

14. Maintain documentation of all services provided and reports submitted.

15. Distribute latest research-based resources, and materials.

16. Attend all required meetings, pre-service, in-service, and other training as required.

17. Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal growth

Thorough knowledge of:

• • Theory and practice in family focused intervention strategies
  • Revised Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards
  • NAEYC accreditation requirements

Experience in:

• • Classroom experience with preschool children
  • Family focused intervention strategies
  • Supervising paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers providing health information and referral

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of management practices and supervision experience possibly from a variety of sources

Enthusiasm for the program

An awareness that individuals can choose to effect change

Ability to transfer information effectively to Assistant Teachers and Classroom Assistants

Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

• Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Fluency in Sign Language, Spanish, or other language
• Current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parent

Company Location Admin - Head Start - 736-0741 Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 22.80 - USD

Is this position grant-funded?

Yes

FLSA

Non-exempt

Months per year?

12 months year round

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