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Teacher Mentor/Coach Manager (Mentor Coach) Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct center and family childcare site observations to promote developmentally appropriate practices, sound program approaches to the delivery of services.
• Conduct observations and work collaboratively to develop individualized learning plans that support professional development goals.
• Utilize CLASS to measure performance and design learning strategies to enhance teaching skills.
• Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions which affect linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.
• Implement a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy for education staff. Engage in dialogue and problem-solving using reflective inquiry, both individual and group and use small group meetings to discuss appropriate curriculum planning and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.
• Assist with the collection and gathering of child progress data.
• Gather and track coursework documentation from teaching staff and submit early care and education support coordinator.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to staff on a range of early learning child development topics including understanding children's needs and behaviors, implementing appropriate strategies that support learning and development, strengthening supportive home environments, and promoting nurturing relationships between children and caring adults.
• Provide guidance and support to assist staff with the implementation of strategies and resources that individualize services and promote inclusive practices for all enrolled children including children with disabilities.
• Work with management team to complete Program Self-Assessment, internal quality reviews, and other planned activities that promote continuous quality improvement of program services and positive child outcomes.
• Implement Child Development and Wellness program including classroom observations, monthly CLASS reviews, child and classroom transition assistance, case notes and coordination of training/coaching services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family, and as necessary perform classroom teacher duties.
• Develop and document progress on professional development plan for assigned staff and facilitate and engage in professional development activities to increase skills.
• Provide training and technical assistance, including guidance, support and supervision to teaching staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and staff that would benefit most from intensive coaching.
• Provide opportunities for intensive coaching to identified staff through observation, feedback, and modeling of effective teaching practices that are directly related to the program performance goals.
• Teacher Mentor/Coach Manager (Mentor Coach) Job Qualifications:
• Demonstration of COVID-19 Vaccination required.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/or related field.
• Have at least 5 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 3-year classroom and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred at least 1-year experience involving parent/adult education, college or preschool instruction, which included program planning, organizing, and adult education and training.
• Possess adult learner presentation/training experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Should have strong oral and written communication skills, Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written preferred).
• Must have reliable transportation, possess a valid driver's license, and have adequate insurance.
• Able to work irregular hours and ability to travel required.

• Condition of Employment:

  Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Criminal Background Check prior to employment
• Physical Exam and TB test showing the absence of Tuberculosis.
• Must submit all relevant educational documentation at the time of application.

• All employees must complete a physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.

  UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity