Mentor Teacher

7ec5f174-42fa-497d-922b-0b0ccbe943f6•Mulberry, FL

11h•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Mentor Teacher is the highest level in RCMA’s teacher job classification and an entry-level position in educational leadership. The role requires knowledge and experience in early childhood development and curriculum, and provides leadership and professional development support to teachers delivering early childhood services to children and families. The Mentor Teacher works as part of a center or classroom teaching team and supports implementation of a high-quality early childhood education program using HighScope curriculum. The position is on-site. The employee must meet applicable Florida statutory requirements, complete mandatory 45-hour DCF child care training after hire, and successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening. An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required. Transcripts must be submitted to ECS for review and the HR Department for final approval.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Knowledge and experience in early childhood child development and curriculum.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion.
Meet age, medical, moral character, and other requirements defined by Florida Statutes.
Complete mandatory 45-hour DCF child care training after hire to retain eligibility for employment.
Successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and track professional development goals for education staff and classroom volunteers using myHeadStart.
Work directly with teaching staff to develop annual professional development plans and support them in meeting their professional goals.
Plan professional development activities to implement a high-quality early childhood education program using the HighScope curriculum, peer mentoring, and self-guided study.
Provide professional development for teachers on conducting developmental screenings and assist the center team with referrals for disability services; support individualization for children with disabilities alongside the Inclusion Specialist.
Provide professional development for teachers on ongoing child assessments using the Child Observation Record (COR).
Use HighScope training to help teachers implement the HighScope curriculum and Wheel of Learning in infant/toddler and preschool classrooms.
Provide professional development for teachers on maintaining environments that protect children’s health, mental health, and safety.
Provide professional development for teachers and parents to support children’s transitions between classrooms, from home to center, and from center to kindergarten.
Commit to professionalism and RCMA.
Adhere to RCMA funding and DCF requirements.