Preschool Mentor Coach

The Preschool Mentor Coach provides on-site coaching for Early Head Start and Head Start teachers and Teacher Assistants. Conducts classroom observations, demonstration lessons, provides feedback, discusses analysis of child outcomes data and provides coaching/mentoring for teachers to improve teacher-child interactions and child outcomes towards school readiness.

What You Will Do

Monitors and documents provisions and progressions in the area of Early Childhood Education and School Readiness. Provides initial and ongoing training and technical assistance to identified Early Head Start and Head Start staff regarding program philosophy, policies, procedures, curriculum and other topics as requested or assigned to ensure the uniform delivery of quality services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be able to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines. Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with children and parents.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Social or Behavioral Science, Education, or a related field which included at least 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education
• Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Schoolers or Infant/Toddlers Course
• Successful completion of the 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training within 12 months of hire date
• Certificate of Completion of an approved 10-hour Special Needs Course
• State of Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential or eligible to obtain credential
• Valid Florida Driver License
• Two years of experience in teaching pre-school or kindergarten age plus two years of supervisory experience required
• Preschool CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Certification within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewals annually
• Infant/Toddler CLASS Certification within 6 months from the date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewals annually, if applicable
• Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position
• Successful completion of a Level II background screening and drug screening prior to hiring
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement