Early Childhood Teacher Support Specialist

Bauer Family Resources•Lafayette, IN

13d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue 'creating brighter tomorrows for children and families today! Job Title: Mentor Coach (Early Childhood Teacher Support Specialist) Pay Range: $20.20 to $24.05 What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Mentor Coach is responsible for fostering the progress of children's school readiness through high quality teacher practices and curriculum fidelity. This includes observation, coaching, and training of infant, toddler, preschool, and prekindergarten educators, using research-based adult learning principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, or other related field.
Must have a valid Indiana Driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier at all times.
2-3 years of previous early childhood experience
Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
Ability to identify problems and come up with innovative solutions
Ability to coach, educate, and mentor others
Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Organization and time management
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Head Start and/or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build collaborative relationships with teachers to assess needs, set goals, and create action plans
Observe and document classroom interactions and practices, using support strategies to teach, refine, or improve practices
Demonstrate teaching practices that promote teacher understanding
Maintain and model professionalism through respectful feedback and confidential interactions
Obtain and analyze data to determine needs and progress of teachers, classrooms, and programs
Utilize knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and adult learning principles to ensure alignment with agency philosophy and approach to early childhood education
Apply knowledge of the Office of Head Start's frameworks: Effective Everyday Practice, Child Development and Early Learning
Seek assistance from other professionals as needed and maintains knowledge of current practices in the field
Organize, develop, and conduct high impact professional development for teachers
Complete monthly reports and documentation
Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service