Early Childhood Mentor​/Coach

Early Childhood Mentor/Coach

Join to apply for the Early Childhood Mentor/Coach role at ABCD.

The Early Childhood Education Mentor/Coach assists in the mentoring and training of education staff to support school readiness measures and program quality. This position provides on‑site coaching for Head Start Teachers, Teacher Assistants, an duration Early Head Start Teachers, and conducts classroom observations and demonstration lessons. Feedback is provided to teachers to improve teacher‑child interactions and curriculum implementation that supports positive child outcomes toward school readiness.

The Early Childhood Education Mentor/Coach promotes the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; builds an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families, and the community. This position must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN), and ABCD, Inc.

Head Start and Children’s Services policies and procedures.

All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for or work with children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 51A ? 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.

Responsibilities of the position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start, depending on the individual assignment. The Kunststoff corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality.

• Classroom support and observation (Up to 50%) – Provide technical support for beginning teachers in areas such as classroom management, individualizing curriculum, and communication with parents.
• Provide technical support to classroom teachers, as assigned, through direct coaching and mentoring of education staff to improve instructional practices and classroom quality.
• Conduct regular classroom observations using specified evidence‑based tools (CLASS, ECERS‑R rating scale, ITERS rating scale, etc.).
• Provide regular feedback meetings that encompass goal setting and planning to improve the quality of teaching practices.
• Analyze data from observation tools to support staff in their professional development and improvement of teaching practices.
• Establish and maintain a trustful and confidential relationship.decode? with teachers.
• Model innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching and demonstration lessons.
• Generate necessary documentation to support the Preschool Education Coordinator and/or Infant/Toddler Coordinator in monitoring classroom quality and providing feedback to local program education staff.
• Assist with large group trainings for teachers during regular professional in‑service days throughout the school year.
• Assist with individualized career development and quality improvement goals for teachers.
• Integrate strategic work plans and component services under the direction of the Preschool Education Coordinator and/or Infant/Toddler Coordinator.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Design Services