Workforce Solutions Cameron
Texas Rising Star Program Mentor I
Workforce Solutions Cameron, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
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The Texas Rising Star Program Mentor provides technical assistance and coaching support to assist child care and early learning programs in attaining, maintaining, and improving Texas Rising Star certification status. Mentors regularly consult with programs to develop and monitor Continuous Quality Improvement Plans (CQIPs), model best practices, provide constructive feedback, deliver targeted training, and refer programs to other helpful resources and training.
Essential Functions and Duties
Coordinating and implementing Texas Rising Star Mentor-related and quality-related activities.
Provide technical assistance and coaching support to early learning programs.
Scheduling, developing, and delivering training and professional development to early learning programs.
Submitting and maintaining documentation/reports concerning mentoring and training functions.
Attend training and conferences as needed; travel overnight as necessary.
Travel is required to carry out assigned functions.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science; or undergraduate degree with at least 18 credit hours in the above fields and at least 12 credit hours in child development.
Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with two years of suitable experience in early childhood education.
One year of full‑time early childhood classroom experience in a child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, or pre‑K through third‑grade school program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
Knowledge and understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children.
Knowledge and understanding of child development and management in early care and education settings.
Understanding of TRS Certification Guidelines and the minimum standard of Texas Child Care Regulations.
Ability to relate to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and to make oneself understood by all Spanish‑speaking individuals.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and e‑mail.
Ability to enter and access data through various devices.
Mental Demands
Most of the duties are varied and regularly require analysis, comprehension, or limited judgment and discretion.
Requires continuous concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
Requires an intermediate to advanced level of reading and writing.
Physical Demand Classification Light to Medium (Occasionally lifts up 25 pounds)
Physical and Communication Demands
Constant (67‑100%): Standing, driving, walking, forward reaching, hearing, vision, talking with child care providers and staff, and responding to verbal and written requests.
Frequent (34‑66%): Sitting, grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling, talking on the telephone, receiving verbal and written instructions, and talking with co‑workers.
Occasional (1‑33%): Lifting from ground to waist height up to 25 pounds, carrying 10 to 15 feet up to 25 pounds, stooping, crouching, twisting, side bending, overhead reach, hearing, and reading.
Schedule Approximately 8 hours per day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1‑hour lunch break unless arrangements have been agreed to by the employer and the employee; 5 days/week. Usually 40 hours/week.
Other Requirements
Must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto liability coverage.
Additional Information Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Texas Rising Star Program Mentor provides technical assistance and coaching support to assist child care and early learning programs in attaining, maintaining, and improving Texas Rising Star certification status. Mentors regularly consult with programs to develop and monitor Continuous Quality Improvement Plans (CQIPs), model best practices, provide constructive feedback, deliver targeted training, and refer programs to other helpful resources and training.
Essential Functions and Duties
Coordinating and implementing Texas Rising Star Mentor-related and quality-related activities.
Provide technical assistance and coaching support to early learning programs.
Scheduling, developing, and delivering training and professional development to early learning programs.
Submitting and maintaining documentation/reports concerning mentoring and training functions.
Attend training and conferences as needed; travel overnight as necessary.
Travel is required to carry out assigned functions.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science; or undergraduate degree with at least 18 credit hours in the above fields and at least 12 credit hours in child development.
Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with two years of suitable experience in early childhood education.
One year of full‑time early childhood classroom experience in a child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, or pre‑K through third‑grade school program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
Knowledge and understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children.
Knowledge and understanding of child development and management in early care and education settings.
Understanding of TRS Certification Guidelines and the minimum standard of Texas Child Care Regulations.
Ability to relate to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and to make oneself understood by all Spanish‑speaking individuals.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and e‑mail.
Ability to enter and access data through various devices.
Mental Demands
Most of the duties are varied and regularly require analysis, comprehension, or limited judgment and discretion.
Requires continuous concentration, alertness, and attention to detail.
Requires an intermediate to advanced level of reading and writing.
Physical Demand Classification Light to Medium (Occasionally lifts up 25 pounds)
Physical and Communication Demands
Constant (67‑100%): Standing, driving, walking, forward reaching, hearing, vision, talking with child care providers and staff, and responding to verbal and written requests.
Frequent (34‑66%): Sitting, grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling, talking on the telephone, receiving verbal and written instructions, and talking with co‑workers.
Occasional (1‑33%): Lifting from ground to waist height up to 25 pounds, carrying 10 to 15 feet up to 25 pounds, stooping, crouching, twisting, side bending, overhead reach, hearing, and reading.
Schedule Approximately 8 hours per day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1‑hour lunch break unless arrangements have been agreed to by the employer and the employee; 5 days/week. Usually 40 hours/week.
Other Requirements
Must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto liability coverage.
Additional Information Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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