Mentor Teacher
$45,448,000–$45,448,000 year
On-siteCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Create a welcoming, nurturing classroom environment for Head Start children while planning daily activities aligned with Performance Standards. Mentor teaching staff by conducting observations, administering assessments, and providing constructive feedback to enhance instructional practices. Develop individualized professional development plans and facilitate workshops to introduce new research-based techniques. Analyze child assessment data to plan targeted instructional strategies and ensure compliance with agency policies. Serve as the person in charge during Site Administrator absences. Work hours vary between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm M-F, with travel to centers and conferences required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred; must have a minimum of an Associate degree in ECE
- Experience in early childhood education, with a minimum of 3 years in a teaching or mentoring role
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate child development practices
- Ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications
- A valid driver's license and valid automobile insurance must be maintained
- The ability to access an internet provider to work remote and offsite in emergency situations
- Passion for service to the community
- Compassion for others – empathy, respect, caring, kindness
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Active learner - willing and able to continuously develop new knowledge and skills
- Analytical skills - able to compile, assess and act on data
- Communication – able to effectively exchange information with others through verbal, nonverbal, and written methods
- Customer service - willingness and ability to provide high-quality support, assistance and solutions wherever needed
- Feedback and Coaching - Helps team members find their strengths; provides constructive feedback and mentoring
- Interpersonal - can effectively interact, communicate and build positive relationships with others
- Listening – active and empathetic listener with the patience to hear people out and understand their needs or concerns, even when they are under stress
- Organization – able to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving - can effectively recognize, assess and resolve issues
- Sense of Urgency - meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, gets the job done in a timely manner
- Walk, bend, kneel, and reach
- Lift a 20-60 lb. child, using all safety precautions
- Stand, sit, and play with infants and toddlers for long periods of time
- Talk, hear, and communicate with parents
- See and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective coaching techniques
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