Preschool Mentor Coach (303)

Lutheran Services Florida • Fort Walton Beach, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Preschool Mentor Coach to make an impact in the lives of others. This role provides on-site coaching for Early Head Start and Head Start teachers and Teacher Assistants. The coach will conduct classroom observations, demonstration lessons, provide feedback, discuss analysis of child outcomes data, and offer coaching/mentoring to improve teacher-child interactions and child outcomes towards school readiness. The position also involves assisting with or developing and updating classroom programs and procedures for instructional outcomes, curriculum implementation, child assessment, and cultural/linguistic responsiveness. Additionally, the role provides technical assistance to identified teaching staff and Center Directors, analyzes data from the CLASS observation tool, and supports staff professional development through training focused on evidence-based teaching practices. The Preschool Mentor Coach participates in HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Social or Behavioral Science, Education, or a related field 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.
• Successful completion of the 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training within 12 months of hire date.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
• Knowledge of local customs, cultures, languages and resources helpful.
• Demonstrated competence in ECE instructional methodologies; experience working in a multicultural setting.

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 Early Head Start and Head Start staff regarding program philosophy, policies, procedures, curriculum and other topics as requested or assigned to ensure the uniform delivery of quality services.
• In collaboration with the Education Childhood Education Supervisor and field staff, assists in the developing and evaluating program goals and objectives.
• 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 training as assigned or in coordination with the Early Childhood Education Supervisor and ECE Supervisor/VPK or Childcare Partner Supervisor.
• 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 Education, Professional Development and Training.
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visits.
• 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. Positions and duties are subject to change as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level