Mentor Coach (3573)

Lutheran Services Florida•Largo, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services for Children (LSF) is seeking a dedicated Mentor Coach to provide on-site coaching for Head Start teachers and Teacher Assistants. This role involves conducting classroom observations, delivering demonstration lessons, offering feedback, analyzing child outcome data, and mentoring staff to enhance teacher-child interactions and improve school readiness outcomes. The Mentor Coach will also assist in developing and updating classroom programs, curriculum implementation, child assessment, and cultural/linguistic responsiveness. Additionally, they will provide technical assistance to teaching staff and Center Directors, analyze CLASS observation data, and facilitate professional development through evidence-based teaching practice trainings. Participation in Head Start/Early Head Start Quality Assurance efforts is also a key component of this position.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, a Social or Behavioral Science or Education, which included at least 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education.
A Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Schoolers or Infant/Toddlers Course.
A Certificate of Completion of a 30-hour Introductory Child Care Training Course OR Certificates of completion totaling 30 hours, which includes the following courses: 6 hours Child Growth and Development; 6 hours Behavioral Observation & Screening; 8 hours Health, Safety & Nutrition; 4 hours Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; and 6 hours Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations.
A Certificate of Completion of an approved 10-hour Special Needs Course.
A State of Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential or eligible to obtain credential.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver License.
Must be 21 years of age.
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.
Knowledge of child development and current research-based pedagogy, curriculum resources, appropriate classroom management techniques for preschool classrooms and reflective practice mentor/coaching strategies.
Knowledge of HS/EHS performance standards.
Knowledge of adult learning techniques.
Math skills needed to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and overtime.
Computer skills to produce and interpret graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other mathematical reports.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make recommendations and develop implementation strategies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to interpret agency, federal and state laws pertaining to the program.
Ability to speak before groups of individuals and to lead employees and volunteers.
Ability to plan and direct activities to write goals and objectives.
Ability to utilize agency resources, and technology to appropriately answer questions and provides guidance to staff and parents.
Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups.
Ability to collaborate with and have working knowledge of local community resources.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines.
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of ECERS, CLASS, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies.
Demonstrated competence in ECE instructional methodologies; experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to observe, document and analyze data to support recommendations for goals, objectives, and additional training for classroom teachers and assistants.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with children and parents, and the ability to travel to assigned classrooms.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in financial management and budgeting preferred.
Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred.
Knowledge of local customs, cultures, languages and resources helpful.
Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Responsibilities

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 Head Start staff regarding program philosophy, policies, procedures, curriculum and other topics as requested or assigned to ensure the uniform delivery of quality services.
Assists in the developing and evaluating program goals and objectives in collaboration with the Education Childhood Education Supervisor and field staff.
Monitors the implementation of a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to child development and education.
Maintains reliability in the CLASS assessment Tool.
Designs classroom assessment plans for ongoing program improvement.
Designs and implements staff trainings to address continuous improvement in child readiness outcomes based on data collected from classrooms, current research and to ensure comprehensive programming.
Provides input and recommendations on staff performance to Center Directors, Early Childhood Education Manager and other management staff for performance appraisal and corrective action purposes.
Facilitates and coordinates meetings and trainings as assigned or in coordination with the Early Childhood Education Supervisor and ECE Supervisor/VPK.
Interprets and applies written program policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Completes monthly monitoring reports for assigned sites and submits them as prescribed.
Submits written, monthly work activities and reports to Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations.
Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the Director.
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to HS/EHS children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Team player with co-workers and central service office staff.
Cost effective program operations.
Adherence to agency policies and management practices.
Effective staff management and leadership.

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