WHO WE ARE:
The mission of Maryland Family Network (MFN) is to ensure that very young children have strong families, quality early learning environments, and a champion for their interests. We work in collaboration with public and private funders, community-based organizations, parents, and other individuals and agencies to support those who care for young children as families strive to reach their goals. Through two-generation programs that support parents to become economically self-sufficient, raise healthy, successful children, and find quality child care; through regional services that help child care professionals improve their practice; and through public policy advocacy of programs and policies that benefit families with young children, MFN strives to ensure that all Maryland children are cared for by adults who are skilled to raise them in environments that are conducive to growth and development.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Early Head Start Mentor/Coach is responsible for providing ongoing mentoring/coaching for classroom teachers to support high quality adult child interactions and teaching practices. The EHSM/C will provide individual and classroom mentoring/coaching using effective practice-based strategies to support teachers’ continual professional development.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct on-site mentoring/coaching and technical assistance to assigned caseload of classroom teachers, using reflective practice and practice-based coaching techniques.
- Works collaboratively with EHS Directors and Child Development Specialists to support quality improvement efforts in each classroom.
- Conduct focused observations and video tape teacher’s practice. Facilitate discussion with teachers regarding practice.
- Develop ongoing and/or scheduled times to meet with teaching teams and/or individual teachers.
- Conduct classroom modeling strategies for teachers as supported by developmentally appropriate practice.
- Provide both strengths-based and constructive feedback to teachers regarding best practices in the classroom.
- Provide support and training regarding effective learning environments for children.
- Becomes familiar with and utilizes ITERS 3 tool and MFN’s ELN to support identified goals and action plans.
- Builds and sustains/maintains trusting relationships and open communication with teachers, Child Development Specialists and Director.
- Prepares for on-site visits with appropriate materials and resources.
- Documents all mentoring/coaching activities and provides written feedback to classroom teachers and their supervisors.
- Completes assigned reports or mentoring/coaching documents for assigned sites and submits them to the supervisor according to timelines for the purposes of meeting program requirements for tracking and monitoring.
- Maintains data in assigned MIS such as MHS & TS GOLD.
- Supports completion of ITERS 3 and ELN as assigned.
- Collaborates in training of center staff as assigned.
- Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of best practices in the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience working with special populations or children in different learning environments, including children with disabilities, children who are dual language learners and/or children who are homeless or involved in the child welfare system for the purpose of providing guidance to staff on best practices.
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as required and participates in required activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Deep experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, or a related field.
- Knowledge and passion for early childhood education, family support, and community development.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to MFN’s mission and values.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development.
- Five years of recent work-related experience in early care and education programs working in classrooms with children ages 0 – 3 and their families.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development.
- Experience with building relationships with staff toward a unified goal of high-quality early education.
- Experience working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Understanding of various child development assessment and screening instruments.
- Understanding of adult learning styles.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Maryland Family Network staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule and great benefits to include:
- 15 Holidays Per Year Plus 4 Floating Holidays
- Vacation Leave, starting at 12 days per year
- Sick leave upon hire accruing at 12 days per year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan including discretionary employer contributions at 5% after 6 months of service with 3 years vesting schedule.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program & More!
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time
SALARY/RATE OF PAY
$34.00 - $36.00 hourly plus benefits.
POSITION
EHS Mentor/Coach
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
Non-Exempt
LOCATION
Maryland Family Network
EOE STATEMENT
Maryland Family Network (MFN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry of any individual, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.