Mentor Teacher

Company Address (work location may be different)

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
* 1740 Langdon Farm Road
* Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

At the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA), we envision an equitable community where everyone has the tools and resources to be self-sufficient. Our mission is clear: through advocacy, high‑quality programs, and strong community partnerships, our dedicated team is breaking down barriers to equity and opportunity while building self‑sufficiency across generations. Our values guide us in everything we do: we serve with passion, collaborate as a team, have compassion for others, use our talents to do transformational work, and strive to continuously improve.

The Mentor Teacher at CHCCAA plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to expand opportunities and build self‑sufficiency for our community members. This position performs duties as a classroom teacher, responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children enrolled in the Head Start program. In addition, the Mentor Teacher provides guidance, support, and professional development to Head Start teaching staff.

This role involves mentoring teachers to enhance their instructional practices, ensuring high‑quality early childhood education, and promoting continuous improvement within the program. The ideal candidate will use their skills to embody our values and contribute to our vision of a thriving, self‑sufficient community.

• Create a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive interactions and learning; ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Plan and implement daily activities and lesson plans that align with Head Start Performance Standards and help children develop socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically, including learning experiences for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with center‑based leadership to provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to Head Start teachers to promote best‑practice, research‑based instructional practices and comprehensive learning environments.
• Conduct classroom observations, administer assessments, and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Develop and implement individualized professional development plans for teaching staff.
• Support teachers in the use of developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum; ensure that new research techniques are being introduced on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to analyze child assessment data and plan instructional strategies.
• Promote a positive and collaborative learning environment among staff.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies.
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education and share new knowledge with teaching staff.
• Participate in agency meetings and contribute to the overall strategic planning and development of the Head Start program.
• Serve as the 'person in charge' in the absence of the Site Administrator.

In addition to the above duties, responsibilities are subject to change as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred; must have a minimum of an Associate degree in ECE
• Experience in early childhood education, with a minimum of 3 years in a teaching or mentoring role
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate child development practices.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities.
• CPR and First Aid…