Coach Mentor

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties For best consideration, please submit your application materials by April 7, 2024. This position works a 0.9808 FTE. Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM (Typical work day excluding training or meetings that can fall outside of the traditional business hours) Provides regular reflective and relationship-based coaching to multilingual and culturally diverse team of coaches and instructional leaders working with early childhood programs. Implements and refines a mentor coaching framework, aimed at supporting early childhood coaches in their work with a focus on anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Partners with coaches and administrators to meet individual and program goals, best-practice standards, practice- base coaching, increase the level of job-embedded professional development, and establishes a mindset of continuous quality improvement. Essential Duties Collaborates to develop, recommend, implement, and continuously improve a Child Care Resource and Referral mentor coaching program framework. Provides leadership to and collaborates with early childhood education coaches supporting educators in publicly funded programs. Partners with the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) and other stakeholders to engage, convene, and refine the mentor coaching framework and Oregon Coaching Competencies. Collaborates with regional, county, and state stakeholders to build systems, explore partnership opportunities, and create networks. Collaborates with mentors and leadership to facilitate a monthly community of practice for coaches to support early educators, and schedule one-on-ones meetings with coaches to establish and facilitate continuous growth and improvement regarding coaches' goals. Works to establish professional development resources and align mentor coach activities to increase coaching competencies in coaches. Facilitates on-going shadow visits that include observations and assessments, and provides strength-base feedback related practice-base coaching. Works with coaching team and program leadership to resolve problems related to coaching and prioritize issues for follow-up. Develops and reviews the need for new policies and procedures routinely. Collects, enters, maintains, and organizes data and files for the program as related to mentor coach activities. Assists with analyzing data to evaluate program efforts and outcomes. Analyzes and uses data to inform activities within the mentor coaching framework and/or to identify gaps in professional development for coaches. Provides technical assistance and professional development in the environmental rating scales. Additional Duties Attends professional development trainings and events as appropriate. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Education: Bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field; OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development; OR Associates degree WITH the ability to work towards a Bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field within four (4) years of hire Experience/Training: Minimum (5) years coordinating, facilitating trainings, or coaching in an early childhood program with a focus on preschool, including at least two (2) years as a coach for early childhood educators Minimum (3) years of experience in leadership role Must complete the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale-3 (FCCERS-3) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 (ECERS-3) training within two (2) years of hire Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methods. Current driver's license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history. At the college's discretion, additional education/experience above may be substituted for experience/education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field. Experience working across various early learning settings (registered and certified family child care and center-base). Experience and training with creating inclusive and culturally affirming classroom environments. Training and experience delivering in Practice Based and/or Transformational Coaching in early childhood settings. Knowledge of early learning quality assessment tools preferred, including: Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS) Knowledge of child assessment and screening tools preferred, including: Teaching Strategies Gold Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool Ages and Stages Questionnaire Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional Other Qualifications: Ability to obtain an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire. Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice. Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment. Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives Knowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with them Knowledge of how programs engage families in partnerships Knowledge of effective teaching practices Ability to engage and support families with diverse languages and cultures Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs Knowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settings Effective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practices Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage time Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audience Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively Ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in person Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders Working Conditions and Important Information Working Conditions Works in a variety of office and classroom settings. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including flexible evening/weekend hours. Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment. Important Information If you require technical support with your account or application, please call The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need. Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.