Early Childhood Education Mentor/Coach

Action for Boston Community Development•Boston, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Mentor/Coach assists with mentoring and training education staff to support school readiness measures and program quality. The role provides on-site coaching for Head Start Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and/or Early Head Start Teachers; conducts classroom observations and demonstration lessons; and gives feedback to improve teacher-child interactions and curriculum implementation in support of positive child outcomes and school readiness. The Mentor/Coach promotes the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services and helps build understanding of the program by communicating its mission to staff, families, and the community. The position must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and policies, including those of ACF, Massachusetts EEC, IDEA, DESE, Massachusetts Chapter 766, BFEN, and ABCD. Personnel who work with or care for children are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect to Massachusetts DCF and must inform their supervisor immediately. Assignments may support Head Start and/or Early Head Start. All communications are potentially sensitive and subject to Head Start confidentiality policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with a major in Early Childhood Education or a related field such as Education, Social Science, or Behavioral Science.
At least 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education and at least one Special Education course.
A Massachusetts DEEC certificate as a Lead Teacher Preschool and/or Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler.
At least two years of experience teaching preschool children and/or infants/toddlers.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of child development, current research-based pedagogy, curriculum resources, appropriate classroom management for preschool and/or infant/toddler classrooms, and reflective practices in mentoring/coaching.
Experience conducting trainings.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and with a diverse population.
Valid driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel regularly.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills, preferably English/Spanish.
CLASS reliability certification.
Previous Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to beginning teachers on classroom management, individualized curriculum, and parent communication.
Coach and mentor education staff to improve instructional practices and classroom quality.
Conduct regular classroom observations using evidence-based tools such as CLASS, ECERS-R, and ITERS.
Hold regular feedback meetings with teachers, including goal setting and planning to improve teaching practices.
Analyze observation-tool data and use it to support staff professional development and improvements in teaching practices.
Establish and maintain trusting, confidential relationships with teachers.
Model innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching and demonstration lessons, as appropriate.
Prepare documentation to support Preschool Education Coordinator and/or Infant/Toddler Coordinator monitoring of classroom quality and provide feedback documents for local education staff.
Help facilitate large-group teacher trainings during regular professional in-service days throughout the school year.
Assist teachers with individualized career development and quality improvement goals.
Assist with planning and monitoring education component services under the direction of the Preschool Education Coordinator and/or Infant/Toddler Coordinator.
Assist coordinators in analyzing classroom supports to achieve school readiness goals.
Attend workshops, conferences, and other training needed to support component goals.
Participate in education team meetings.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and organizational policies, including confidentiality and mandated child-abuse reporting requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.