BVCAP Head Start
Description
The Mentor/Education Coach is responsible for contacting, observing, modeling, coaching, and mentoring on a regular basis; providing information to others; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and principles. The Mentor/Coach meets and provides feedback for facilitated discussions on common problems teachers and home visitors face to design appropriate intervention strategies. The Mentor/Coach supports the agency‑developed School Readiness Framework and works with Head Start and Early Head Start education and home‑based staff to support them in effectively developing their learning environment using curriculum and planning educational experiences.
Job Summary Guide educators by conducting classroom observations, providing ongoing feedback, and delivering technical support to improve instructional practices and classroom quality. Utilize research‑based tools such as CLASS and FrogStreet Fidelity Tool, collaborate with specialists to monitor services, and help staff address teacher‑child interactions and curriculum implementation. Lead efforts to promote essential teaching practices, support dual language learners, and ensure program compliance with Head Start standards.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in the mentoring and training of education staff to support school readiness measures and program quality.
Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers, improving teacher‑child interactions and curriculum implementation that supports positive child outcomes towards school readiness.
Provide technical support and assistance to classroom teachers as assigned, including direct coaching and mentoring of education staff to improve instructional practices and classroom quality.
Provide regular classroom observations using the specified research‑based tools CLASS, FrogStreet Fidelity Tool, etc.
Work collaboratively with the Education/Disabilities Specialist to assist with the planning and monitoring of education component services.
Ensure teacher‑child interactions and instruction are responsive, intentional, and developmentally appropriate to support children’s social‑emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development and learning.
Participate in the development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing monitoring of program quality as it relates to education.
Support best practices in the classroom.
Promote and support essential teaching practices.
Support teaching staff in working with dual language learners.
Ensure all mandates of Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local licensing are met.
Attend workshops, conferences, and other necessary training to support component goals.
Support teaching staff with Professional Development plans.
All other duties as assigned.
Job responsibilities may vary depending on the program model, site needs, and locations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field; related work experience or education.
A valid driver’s license.
At least two (2) years teaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated traits as a Lead Teacher.
Demonstrated knowledge in best practices in early childhood education, understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children.
Experience with mentoring and training early childhood practitioners preferred.
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations both in the community and administrative staff.
Obtain Pre‑K CLASS reliability certification.
Become QCIT Certified.
Become a PD Specialist for CDA.
Obtain training in Practice Based Coaching (PBC).
Position is contingent upon the successful completion of a federal background check.
Physical Demands The physical demands described herein are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must have the ability to kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs and occasionally lift or move up to forty‑five (45) pounds. The employee must pass a physical exam that reflects the ability to perform essential job duties as described in the job description.
Disclaimer This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position. Nothing in the job description restricts BVCAP Head Start’s right to change, assign, or re‑assign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.
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Job Summary Guide educators by conducting classroom observations, providing ongoing feedback, and delivering technical support to improve instructional practices and classroom quality. Utilize research‑based tools such as CLASS and FrogStreet Fidelity Tool, collaborate with specialists to monitor services, and help staff address teacher‑child interactions and curriculum implementation. Lead efforts to promote essential teaching practices, support dual language learners, and ensure program compliance with Head Start standards.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in the mentoring and training of education staff to support school readiness measures and program quality.
Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers, improving teacher‑child interactions and curriculum implementation that supports positive child outcomes towards school readiness.
Provide technical support and assistance to classroom teachers as assigned, including direct coaching and mentoring of education staff to improve instructional practices and classroom quality.
Provide regular classroom observations using the specified research‑based tools CLASS, FrogStreet Fidelity Tool, etc.
Work collaboratively with the Education/Disabilities Specialist to assist with the planning and monitoring of education component services.
Ensure teacher‑child interactions and instruction are responsive, intentional, and developmentally appropriate to support children’s social‑emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development and learning.
Participate in the development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing monitoring of program quality as it relates to education.
Support best practices in the classroom.
Promote and support essential teaching practices.
Support teaching staff in working with dual language learners.
Ensure all mandates of Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local licensing are met.
Attend workshops, conferences, and other necessary training to support component goals.
Support teaching staff with Professional Development plans.
All other duties as assigned.
Job responsibilities may vary depending on the program model, site needs, and locations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field; related work experience or education.
A valid driver’s license.
At least two (2) years teaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated traits as a Lead Teacher.
Demonstrated knowledge in best practices in early childhood education, understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children.
Experience with mentoring and training early childhood practitioners preferred.
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations both in the community and administrative staff.
Obtain Pre‑K CLASS reliability certification.
Become QCIT Certified.
Become a PD Specialist for CDA.
Obtain training in Practice Based Coaching (PBC).
Position is contingent upon the successful completion of a federal background check.
Physical Demands The physical demands described herein are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must have the ability to kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs and occasionally lift or move up to forty‑five (45) pounds. The employee must pass a physical exam that reflects the ability to perform essential job duties as described in the job description.
Disclaimer This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position. Nothing in the job description restricts BVCAP Head Start’s right to change, assign, or re‑assign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.
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