Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue ‘creating brighter tomorrows for children and families today!
Job Title: Mentor Coach
Pay Range: $20.20 to $24.05

WHAT WE DO:

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer’s work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mentor Coach is responsible for fostering the progress of children’s school readiness through high quality teacher practices and curriculum fidelity. This includes observation, coaching, and training of infant, toddler, preschool, and prekindergarten educators, using research-based adult learning principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, or other related field.
• Head Start and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver’s license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier at all times.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years of previous early childhood experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
• Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
• Ability to identify problems and come up with innovative solutions
• Ability to coach, educate, and mentor others
• Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organization and time management
• Basic computer skills

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

• Build collaborative relationships with teachers to assess needs, set goals, and create action plans
• Observe and document classroom interactions and practices, using support strategies to teach, refine, or improve practices
• Demonstrate teaching practices that promote teacher understanding
• Maintain and model professionalism through respectful feedback and confidential interactions
• Obtain and analyze data to determine needs and progress of teachers, classrooms, and programs
• Utilize knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and adult learning principles to ensure alignment with agency philosophy and approach to early childhood education
• Apply knowledge of the Office of Head Start’s frameworks: Effective Everyday Practice, Child Development and Early Learning
• Seek assistance from other professionals as needed and maintains knowledge of current practices in the field
• Organize, develop, and conduct high impact professional development for teachers
• Complete monthly reports and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Attend twice-monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and
• annual Pre-Service