HS/CD- Head Start Mentor Coach

Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $29.54 - $37.82 in 6 steps

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION STATEMENT:

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Head Start Mentor Coach. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives.

Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County.

Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.

We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mentor Coach is responsible to support and expand early educator's knowledge on early childhood education best practices as well as increase knowledge of the tools and resources used by KCAO Head Start/Child Development through coaching, training and technical assistance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with Education Services, review and update annually the education service area plan in cooperation with staff and parents.
• Conduct regular site visits and develops meaningful, productive relationships with site directors and teaching staff.
• Coach and guide staff through the implementation of a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to child development and education.
• Provide staff with support and strategies for challenging behaviors.
• Provide technical assistance, support, materials, and equipment to staff working with children including children with special needs.
• Provide initial and ongoing training and technical assistance to staff including but not limited to: CLASS, Creative Curriculum, DRDP, ECERS, CSEFEL and other tools used within the program.
• Conduct CLASS observations as required by Head Start Performance Standards
• Plan and implement professional development opportunities such as learning communities and onsite trainings based on best practices, Head Start Performance Standards
• In collaboration with Education Services team, conduct ECERS observations according to the timeline that is
• Support school readiness programming with assigned teaching staff.
• Conduct observations within classrooms and provides on-site consultation to teaching staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field from a recognized college or university; AND
• At least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a child development, or similar, program;

AND

• Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or obtain within 6 months of employment; AND
• Must have 6 units in Infant and Toddler Development OR obtain within 18 months of employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as required per the funding source(s).

• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.

• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include:

• Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI), FBI, Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI), National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW), and the California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR)(Megan's Law).

• Reliable, insured transportation and valid California Driver License

• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.

• Health examination with tuberculin clearance.

• AND contingent on employment candidate will be required to provide documentation of your Measles, and Pertussis immunizations.

• Influenza immunization highly preferred.

• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.

KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.