ECE Mentor Coach Specialist

Murray Head Start; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Head Start in Murray, Kentucky is hiring an ECE Mentor Coach Specialist to provide ongoing mentoring and coaching for teaching staff, ensuring curriculum implementation and best practices. The role includes new employee training, ongoing support, and follow-up with individual teachers to promote positive outcomes for children.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education or related field, experience with young children, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills and ability to monitor workload
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet usage

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ECE staff and management teams
• Train and coach teaching staff; conduct classroom observations and prepare reports
• Develop mentoring plans and provide feedback to educators to improve practice
• Maintain electronic records related to mentoring activities and progress
• Plan and present trainings on ECE topics and program data

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE/Child Development

Job description

ECE Mentor Coach Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967551
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Care & Education (ECE) Mentor Coach Specialist provides on-going mentoring and coaching for teaching staff to promote teaching practices that lead to positive outcomes for children. Ensure that teachers can successfully implement the assigned curriculum and recommended practices. Provides new employee training, overall support, and follow-up with individual teachers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a qualified related field. Experience working with children ages birth to five and in-depth knowledge of child development and early childhood curricula. Computer expertise including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet usage. Strong organizational skills, and the ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: IECE teacher certification. Reliability certification on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) instrument. Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, and early childhood certification and credentialing. Familiarity with Child Plus Data Management system. Two or more years of experience in a Head Start or other early childhood development program.

Other Required Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication and human relations skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ECE Mentor Coach Specialist collaborates with other ECE staff. Specific duties reflect responsibilities based on Office of Head Start (OHS) Management Systems.

ECE SERVICES:

• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with child development staff.
• Train new teaching staff and provide ongoing support as needed.
• Collaborate with the ECE Management Team and site supervisors to schedule and conduct regular classroom observations as a foundation for determining needs; prepare formal assessment reports.
• Review and provide guidance in preparation of lesson plans.
• Support teaching staff in understanding child outcomes data and using this data to improve practice.
• Assess needs, engage in focused observations, and provide reflection and feedback to help teachers set goals and develop action plans using the designated coaching model.
• Develop, monitor, and assess progress toward individual mentoring plan goals; provide formal and informal feedback.
• Plan and present individual and group trainings on relevant child development and ECE topics based on program data.
• Maintain current and accurate electronic records related to mentoring activities and progress.

PLANNING, POLICY, and COMMUNICATIONS:

• Regularly apprise the ECE Services Program Administrator of individual and classroom status.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports according to strict deadlines for Head Start Director, Management Team, Policy Council, Governing Board, OHS, and others as assigned.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities to stay informed on priorities, raise issues, and provide feedback and recommendations.
• Supply information for self-assessments, Program Information Reports, grant applications, and program reviews, as requested.

OTHER:

• Maintain professional and ethical standards, including confidentiality related to staff, family, and agency information. Demonstrate commitment to mission, vision, and organizational values and policies.
• Improve professional skills and education to maintain knowledge of current regulations, standards, and recommendations for best practice.
• Be present at work and available to work beyond the standard day/week when necessary.
• Contribute as a team member in a positive and productive manner.
• Advocate for and promote Murray Head Start within the school district and community. Actively participate in local, state, and national organizations.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested by supervisor.

The statements outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Offers of employment are conditional pending satisfactory receipt of a recent physical examination, TB skin test/assessment, criminal background check, and Murray Independent Board and Policy Council approval.

Classification: Certified

FLSA: Exempt

Murray Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,800 to $84,413 Per Year