Early Head Start Mentor Coach; revised

Professional Development Opportunities

Child Inc provides ongoing training to ensure that staff is highly qualified and effective in working with young children and their families and encourages efforts toward professional growth in all areas. A mix of seminars, community-led workshops, and formal higher education form the base of our agency’s continuing education program, to which is added an individualized professional development plan.

Child Inc offers a tuition program for approved classes and degree programs, and other assistance is available.

Full Time Austin, Texas, United States - 78751

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To:

Early Head Start Manager

Child Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Early Head Start Mentor/Coach to support and enhance the quality of instruction and outcomes across our Early Head Start classrooms. This role is designed to guide, coach, and mentor teaching staff in curriculum implementation, child development practices, and classroom management for infants and toddlers. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with leadership and instructional teams to promote strong teaching strategies and school readiness.

• Program Planning & Support:
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop program goals and classroom procedures.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations to identify support needs.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with teaching staff.
  • Create and implement individualized coaching plans aligned with program goals.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating staff development based on needs and outcomes.
• Classroom
  
  Coaching:
  
  
  • Provide consistent, supportive feedback to teachers.
  • Facilitate small group workshops on relevant early childhood topics.
  • Support teaching staff in planning, classroom management, and instructional practices.
  • Assist teachers in creating professional development plans and obtaining credentials.
• Monitoring & Implementation:
  • Document training activities and progress in coaching plans.