- Reflective Supervision - Provides Classroom Teachers with a predictable schedule of reflective supervision to support, develop, and evaluate their performance through a process of inquiry that encourages their understanding and articulation of the rationale for their own practices.
- Coaching – Implements with Classroom Teachers a predictable schedule of coaching to support their implementation of core competencies and evidence-based instructional practices through a cyclical process of observation, reflection, and action.
- Lesson Study – Facilitates or coordinates a predictable schedule of the "lesson study "strategy to solve practical implementation dilemmas related to curriculum and instruction through participation with other professionals in systematically examining practice.
- Reflective Practice Groups/Communities of Practice – Facilitates or coordinates reflective practice groups comprised of staff sharing the same role to improve professional practice through shared inquiry, reflection, and learning.
- Primary care-giving and continuity of care.
- Development of high-quality curriculum, including standards, expectations, formative assessment, instructional planning and alignment of all across classrooms.
- Responsive, intentional, and developmentally appropriate implementation of curriculum and instruction to ensure children are provided with socially supportive, organized, and instructionally meaningful interactions that support their development (i.e., social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language) and learning (i.e., literacy, math, science, technology, social studies, and arts).
- Use of child screening, assessment and progress data to inform lesson planning, individualization, and the intensification of instruction in the areas of oral language, dual language and literacy development and skills; social-emotional and self-regulation development and skills; and numeracy and problem-solving skills.
- Participating in the Research Program Partnership and processes of continuous quality improvement and, in conjunction with the Local Evaluation Partner, ensuring completion of child screenings and assessments and coordination of timely feedback to teaching teams.
- Collaborating with Family Engagement and the School Director by participating in efforts to engage and involve parents with the program, staff, child development and learning.
- Participating in Family/Child Reviews (FCRs) and, in conjunction with the Family Engagement Supervisor, ensure FCR action plans are followed and progress monitored.
- Collaborating with the Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator to facilitate completion of Case Consultations and Special Education eligibility, planning, and implementation processes when warranted.
- Participating with the Family Engagement Supervisor to lead teams of Education, Family Engagement and other support staff (i.e., mental health, disabilities) to plan and implement targeted and intensive interventions for children displaying challenging behaviors.
- Ensures all Head Start performance standards, Educare core features, state and local licensing requirements, and other funder requirements related to education are met.
- Monitors and ensures education plans and other required documentation for children and classroom are completed.
- Participates in the development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing monitoring of program quality.
- Ensures all assigned program area reports are completed and submitted on a timely basis.
- Maintains inventory of all classroom equipment.
- Ensures all confidential information is protected.
- Participates in recruitment efforts of program participants to help maintain full program enrollment.
- Participates with the Human Resources Department to recruit and hire educational staff and facilitates hiring approval by the Head Start Policy Council.
- Establishes education staff schedules, including approval of time off requests, and coordinates placement of classroom substitutes and floaters, as needed.
- Assumes responsibility of School Director during School Director's absences.
- Attends all required meetings and trainings, including supervisory trainings.
- Performs other duties, as assigned, within the scope of the job description.
- At least five years of Early Childhood classroom experience.
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- At least five years of 0-3 classroom and/or supervisory experience and a certification infant toddler studies or other credential such as PITC Trainer.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for children and families ages birth to three.
- Be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and the ability to utilize reflective supervision.
- Knowledge of and ability to assess, 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 work in a program located in a high-risk, low-income community.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
- Intermediate knowledge of computer applications and the ability to learn and master computer technology/software programs as needed.
- Ability to communicate and respond in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern.
- Clearance of background checks as required by local, state and federal regulations.
- Physical examination and diagnostic tests as required by local, state and federal regulations.
- A bi-annual physical exam, drug screen, covid19 vaccination, and TB test are required as a condition of continual employment.
- Must have advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
- Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to, the telephone, fax machine, copier, and tape recorder.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Experience working successfully with a culturally diverse staff and clients.
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSALARY RANGE$85,000 - $90,100
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Educare DC is growing to serve over 424 children from birth to five years – and their families – through our state-of-the-art center and through community partnerships. Building on the program foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start, Educare DC promotes school readiness by providing high-quality, comprehensive early learning programming for children who are historically underserved, eliminating the opportunity gap often experienced by low-income communities. Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-based approach to the first five years of life and learning. Educare draws on a blend of private and public dollars, including federal child care funding, Early Head Start, Pre-K, and other state and federal funding streams.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mentor Teacher facilitates full and effective implementation of Educare's Core Features and evidence-based instructional practices by providing the Education staff with instructional leadership through design, delivery and coordination of intensive professional development; facilitation of interdisciplinary collaboration; and administrative support. Outcomes of the Mentor Teacher's work include exemplary early learning classroom quality, teacher-child interactions, and retention of staff.
The following position report to this role: Classroom Teachers, Floater/Substitute Teachers, and appropriate consultants, volunteers, student teachers and interns
RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Development
Leads the design, implementation and coordination of intensive staff development to build and enhance core competencies of the Education staff, specifically:
Education Programming
Leads and coordinates the school's education program for children ages birth to three, including implementation of the following core features and evidence-based practices:
Interdisciplinary Work and Collaboration
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration among the education program/staff and other program areas/staff, including:
Administrative Support
Other
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Child Development (CD), Early Childhood Education (ECE) or in a related field
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS