PSD Education/Mentor Coach*
Salary
$53,435.20 - $71,905.60 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-23537EMC-01
Department
Human Services - Preschool Services
Opening Date
05/23/2026
The Job
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY AND JOIN THE PRESCHOOL SERVICES TEAM!
Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours).
APPLICABLE LOCATIONS ONLY: Twentynine Palms, Barstow and Yucca Valley
According to criteria established in the Preschool Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 47-48).
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Education/Mentor Coaches who monitor program compliance using various tools, including a case management system, to assist in maintaining agency records and ensuring compliance with classroom ratios; and tracking, reporting, and providing follow-up on behavioral referrals. Education Specialist/Mentor Coaches also develop and facilitate workshops and training for staff and parents and identify the needs of enrolled children and their families or those seeking to participate in the Head Start program. They provide and develop curriculum/lesson plans and home-to-school activities for children at a Head Start or Early Head Start program. This position may also work with teaching staff on strategies for working with children, including those with special needs.
An eligible list will be established to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.
For more detailed information, refer to the PSD Teacher III - Contract job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.
4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handlers card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.
5) Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
6) Employees may be assigned to work at any Head Start service area. Employee preference of geographic location will be taken into consideration, whenever possible, depending upon staffing needs.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree in behavioral science, early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work or other closely related field.
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Must be computer literate and possess at least six (6) months of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
EDUCATION
A legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted) AND a copy of the degree.
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submit Attn: PSD Education/Mentor Coach to:
Email: employment@hr.sbcounty.gov
Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to NACES.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and time management skills, will be proficient with computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel, and will demonstrate proven ability to:
The ideal candidate will possess CLASS (Classroom Assessment and Scoring System) Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K Reliability certification.
Selection Process
There will be a determination of minimum qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
PSD 12 Month Contract
Specific benefit information can be found in your employment contract. For a summary of benefits, please click here.
For more detailed information, contact the Countys Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Required Education: Do you possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree (or higher) in early childhood education, child development, human services, or other closely related field?
(Transcripts AND degree MUST be attached/submitted.)
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Computer Applications: Indicate your experience with the following computer applications below: (Select only those for which you have experience.)
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Computer Applications: For each area selected above, indicate the months of experience, skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), reason for using, and how often used. (Be sure to include explicit details and examples of tasks performed.) If no experience, indicate "N/A".
(Example: Word - 5 years - Advanced - Compose letters and memos, flyers, used 2-3 times weekly)
Experience must be clearly demonstrated and detailed in order to be appropriately evaluated.
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Training/Mentoring Experience: Describe any experience providing training/mentoring. Include the following: A) Types and size of group(s) trained/mentored (one-on-one, small groups, peer presentation, community), B) Mentoring employees/providing on-the-job training, C) Employer where experience was gained, dates of employment, job title, D) Specify whether or not this was a regular, on-going part of your assignment or done on an occasional basis. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: I understand that I must submit a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree with my application. I understand that if my required documents are not submitted by the deadline date, my application will result in disqualification.
Indicate the manner in which you are submitting your documents.
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Certification Cards: Indicate valid certifications you possess.
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Preschool Parent/Guardian/Child: Indicate if you are currently or have ever been the parent or guardian of an Early Head State or Head Start Child.
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Preschool Parent/Guardian: In the question above, if you stated that you are a current parent/guardian of a Head Start/Early Head Start child, indicate the school site that your child is attending. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Acknowledgement: All information on the application work history section and supplemental questionnaire must be completed appropriately in order to be properly evaluated. All required documentation must be submitted and contact information must be current.
Note: If you are no longer interested in this position, be sure to notify us at employment@hr.sbcounty.gov.
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PSD Site Locations: Check the geographic areas in which you are willing to work. (Refusing a job offer, if you check its location below, may result in removal from the list.)
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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