Mentor Coach - Head Start - Juneau - Open Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Mentor Coach

Department: Head Start

Location: Juneau

Covered Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade(s): 8-9 ($27.51+ DOE)

Purpose: Responsible for enhancing staff performance and professional growth through strategic coaching, mentoring, observations and training initiatives. This role supports continuous improvement and learning, ensuring alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards and best practices throughout the classroom.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Assist with developing and implementing a formalized approach to staff training and development by offering teacher training in the classroom and emphasizing excellence in daily practice
• Develop and maintain a schedule for classroom observations
• Build trust and develop non-judgmental relationships with HS teachers and volunteers
• Assess education staff to identify strengths and areas of needed support
• Provide opportunities for intensive coaching, including opportunities to observe, provided feedback and model effective practices related to program performance goals
• Individualize support to teaching staff and volunteers to best meet the needs of children and their families
• Support teacher and school readiness goals, objectives and learning styles; analyze the nature, extent and duration of identified training needs
• Provide constructive feedback and support, to include modeling, co-teaching, observing, providing reading materials or other resources as needed
• Assist in the development and implementation of program policies and procedures
• Meet with teachers using contemplative methods of support and feedback
• Provide written and verbal feedback to staff following coaching or training sessions
• Collect, document and analyze data, prepare and maintain reports
• Monitor and evaluate system reports for trends, including CACFP site review, monthly reporting requirements and/or training needs for teachers
• Monitor child outcomes in relation to school readiness goals
• Attend and/or conduct required meetings, pre-service and other training as directed
• Provide formal and/or informal learning opportunities to staff or parents
• Collaborate with HS administrative team to ensure the completion of annual program projects
• Develop and help maintain annual professional development plans in collaboration with leadership.
• Collaborate with supervisors to identify staff strengths and areas for improvement.
• Apply developmentally appropriate practices for young children in classroom and playground settings
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to analyze and interp