Mentor Coach Manager - Lexington, Missouri

UMOS, Inc.•Lexington, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mentor Coach Manager will conduct center and family childcare site observations to promote developmentally appropriate practices, sound program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically appropriate beliefs. This role involves conducting observations and collaborating to develop individualized learning plans that support professional development goals, using CLASS to measure performance and design learning strategies to enhance teaching skills. The position provides one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and working with diverse groups of children. The Mentor Coach Manager will implement research-based coaching strategies, engage in dialogue and problem-solving using reflective inquiry, and use small group meetings to discuss curriculum planning, assessment, and individualization. This role also assists with the collection and gathering of child progress data, tracks coursework documentation, and provides training, technical assistance, and guidance to staff on early learning and child development topics. Additionally, the Mentor Coach Manager will work with the management team on program assessments, quality improvement, and implement the Child Development and Wellness program. The role involves developing and documenting professional development plans, providing intensive coaching to identified staff, and ensuring children are supervised at all times. Engagement with parents and attendance at various meetings and trainings are also key responsibilities. The position requires reporting suspected child abuse and neglect and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development /or related field.
Must have at least 5 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 3-year classroom and 2 years of supervisory experience.
Possess adult learner presentation/training experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
Have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and have adequate insurance.
Able to work IRREGULAR HOURS with TRAVEL required.
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
Must have physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Must complete approved Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Must submit all relevant education documentation at the time of hire (transcripts, certificates, trainings).
Complete the online training modules and become reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold within 30 days.
Must register with State Childcare Registry (WI or MO) within 30 days of employment.
Must be CLASS Reliable or become Class Reliable within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least 1-year experience involving parent/adult education, college, or preschool instruction, which included program planning, organizing, and adult education and training.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct center and family childcare site observations to promote developmentally appropriate practices, sound program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically appropriate beliefs.
Conduct observations and work collaboratively to develop individualized learning plans that support professional development goals. Use CLASS to measure performance and design learning strategies to enhance teaching skills.
Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and how to work with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.
Implement a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy for education staff. Engage in dialogue and problem-solving using reflective inquiry, both individual and group and use small group meetings to discuss appropriate curriculum planning and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.
Assist with the collection and gathering of child progress data.
Gather and track coursework documentation from teaching staff and submit early care and education support coordinator.
Provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to staff on a range of early learning and child development topics including understanding children’s needs and behaviors, implementing appropriate strategies that support learning and development, strengthening supportive home environments, and promoting nurturing relationships between children and caring adults.
Provide guidance and support to assist staff with the implementation of strategies and resources that individualize services and promote inclusive practices for all enrolled children including children with disabilities.
Work with management team to complete Program Self-Assessment, internal quality assurance reviews, and other planned activities that promote continuous quality improvement of program services and positive child outcomes.
Implement Child Development and Wellness program including classroom observations, monthly CLASS reviews, child and classroom transition assistance, case notes and coordination of training/coaching services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family, and as necessary perform classroom teacher duties.
Develop and document progress on professional development plan for assigned staff and facilitate and engage in professional development activities to increase skills.
Provide training and technical assistance, including guidance, support, and supervision to teaching staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and staff that would benefit most from intensive coaching.
Provide opportunities for intensive coaching to identified staff through observation, constructive feedback, and modeling of effective teaching practices that are related to the program performance goals.
Provide opportunities for teaching staff not identified for intensive coaching to receive other forms of research-based professional development that is aligned with the program performance goals.
Coach staff through training and experience in adult learning, and in using assessment data to drive coaching strategies.
Adhere to Policies that ensure assessment results are not used to solely determine punitive actions for staff identified as needing support without providing time and resources for those staff to improve.
Ensure children are supervised at all times and that staff-child ratios are maintained in each classroom.
Protect the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
Monitor classroom practices including room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies and school Readiness goals.
Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
Attend Center and Regional staff meetings, case reviews, trainings, open houses, and other program activities as assigned.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance to state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.