CDA​/Education Mentor

Arbor Staffing is seeking a compassionate, experienced CDA Mentor to support staff working toward their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. This part-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, enjoys mentoring adult learners, and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of future educators.

As a CDA Mentor, you will provide coaching, guidance, feedback, and technical assistance to educators within the Child Care Services Division. You will support staff as they work through the CDA process while promoting developmentally appropriate practices, professional growth, and compliance with EEC standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and experienced with the CDA credentialing process. This person should be comfortable building relationships with educators from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and providing supportive, constructive feedback to help them grow in their careers.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical assistance to staff working toward their CDA credential
• Support educators and child-care providers with the CDA process and professional development goals
• Conduct classroom and practitioner observations and offer constructive, supportive feedback
• Assist educators with curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate practices
• Model effective documentation practices
• Help programs understand and maintain EEC licensing requirements and curriculum guidelines
• Share strategies and resources tailored to various learning styles, cultures, languages, and preferences
• Support educators serving children with a wide range of developmental needs and abilities
• Encourage confidence, independence, professionalism, and growth in future educators
• Maintain accurate documentation of mentoring activities, observations, and progress
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and positive working relationships

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to positively impact young adults and future educators
• Dynamic educational setting
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities