Mentor Coach Manager

Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture. We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do.

The Mentor Coach Manager implements strength-based coaching models and addresses the training needs of EHSN, directly operated partners, and sub-recipients, including Education Coordinators, Home Visitor Supervisors, teaching staff, and home-visiting staff. The Mentor Coach performs the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the program's curriculum, the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Illinois Early Learning Standards, CLASS, and HOVRS, and through the knowledge and application of developmentally appropriate school readiness practices. Ensure full compliance with NAEYC, DCFS, and Head Start Performance Standards. Reports to the Assistant Director of Professional Development.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Professional Development you will:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management:

Gathers and records information about teachers, home visitors, and education staff working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children implementation of practices described in goals/action plans for the purpose of summarizing and displaying data.

Analyze and aggregate multiple sources of data (CLASS, HOVRS accreditation reviews, GOLD) to identify professional development needs and ensure progress toward the agencys school readiness goals

Implement Systems:

Implements research-based coaching strategies for all teachers, home visitors, and education staff working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in the Head Start program.

Monitors and evaluates strength-based coaching model and the training needs of Education Coordinators, Home Visitor Supervisors, teaching staff, and home-visiting staff. Services.

Support the credentialing requirements for staff throughout EHSN, including directly operated programs, sub-recipients, and partner programs, and develop a system to ensure that all professional development supports with EHSN are documented, analyzed, and continuously improved.

T/TA:

Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Professional Development to develop and implement an ongoing monitoring plan for professional development and staff qualifications.

Establishes and implements a systematic approach to staff training, technical assistance, and professional development, focusing on effective curriculum implementation, knowledge of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and strategies for partnering with families and supporting children with disabilities.

Professional Learning and Development

Designs, coordinates, and facilitates professional development to support the knowledge, understanding, and implementation of Child Curriculum and Assessment, reflective practice, and best practice teaching methods and instructional strategies.

Collaborates with EHSN Child Development staff on the development and implementation of professional development plans, utilizing multiple sources of data, including classroom assessments, observations, reflective practices, and individual goals.

Coaching/Mentoring:

Coordinate follow-up support with Mentor Coaches to enhance the implementation of information and transfer of skills into practice.

Build knowledge, skills, and abilities of mentor coaches that develop and implement Practice Base professional development strategies through regular coaching and mentoring and ensure a balance of reflective supervision and performance management for staff directly supervised. (Staff Development & Supervision)

Reporting:

Work with the Assistant Director of Professional Development to refine the coaching database for tracking and reporting input data and outcomes, as well as user feedback surveys and other data-centered applications.

Prepares and tracks professional development plans for directly operated programs, sub-recipients, and partner programs to ensure program educational requirements are met and maintained in collaboration with EHSN and Program leadership staff.

Collaboration/Coordination:

Plans, develops, and implements professional development opportunities for education staff based on individual, site, and program-level data; ensures that necessary resources, materials, and technical assistance are available to support educational staff in providing high-quality services.

Supports and supervises a team mentor coaches, manages coaching requests, and collaborates with the team to submit written reports after every coaching, mentoring assessment, and TTA visit with a summary of the activities completed and topics covered, including a determination of compliance with any deliverables being assessed and a plan of action, as necessary.

Assist the EHSN leadership team in developing an annual training and technical assistance plan and assist with formulating, revising, and updating the EHSN Head Start training plans on an annual basis

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Child Development (CD), Early Childhood Education (ECE) or in a related field

Five to seven years of supervisory or management experience in early childhood education is required,

Minimum of three to five years of coaching or mentoring experience in an Early Childhood setting, including reflective practice and providing instructional design across modalities (in-person, virtual, and hybrid as well as online courses).

Proficiency in classroom observation systems (e.g. CLASS, Environment Rating Scales, etc.) and other early childhood assessments preferred. Be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.

Knowledge of and ability to access, analyze, and interpret Head Start Standards, state and local licensing requirements and the organization's philosophy.

Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive member of an interdisciplinary team.

Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.

Ability and willingness to travel to Head Start and Early Head Start programs located in a high-risk, low-income community.

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to learn and master computer technology/software programs as needed.

Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and CLASS.

Base Annual Salary: $89,400.00-$98,000.00

Grade: 17

As of the time of this posting, this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, as well as business needs and limitations.

Our generous benefits plan includes:

Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity, and Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.