Mentor Coach, Early Education - Migrant Head Start Programs/Early Education Services (26-9927) *El Centro*

About the role

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.

Responsibilities

• Provide job-imbedded and ongoing professional development for teachers.
• Participate in providing support to the teaching staff of the Early Education Programs.
• Aid classroom staff in meeting the educational services as required by Head Start Performance Standards, Terms and Conditions of California Department of Education, and Community Care Licensing.
• Play an essential role as an Education/Curriculum Specialist and be the trainer of trainers in their respective area.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in a child development/child care center program required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience in a child development/child care center that would demonstrate the ability to perform described duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Verified experience required for permit/credential.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Early Childhood or related field is required.
• Possession of a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Required Documents

• A copy of Transcript (must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field. Must attach transcript – Diploma copies will not be accepted).
• Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit).
• A Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position).
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred).
• A Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience).

Comments and Other Information

*********************************************************************** RECRUITMENT PROCESS *********************************************************************** PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered. *As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).

Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.

This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.