MENTOR TEACHER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is required to meet the Head Start Initiative for Mentor/Coach, to maintain compliance with the

Head Start Performance Standards, to improve children’s educational, physical and social outcomes, to improve

School Readiness and Family Engagement outcomes, enhance staff skills and Program quality. This position is

responsible for daily supervision of the assigned Head Start Center classroom activities for children’s progress

and compliance to the Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Mentor Classroom Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Substitutes and Volunteers in all aspects of early literacy,

language and cognitive development according to Program’s use of Creative Curriculum and Teaching

Strategies GOLD, along with the inclusion of specific cultural requirements to the curriculum. Assist with

lesson plan writing and classroom activities/experiences/enrichment. Help staff provide rich early learning

experiences for children.

 Supervise assigned Center-based staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure compliance with Head Start

Performance Standards and Program requirements. Write and conduct performance evaluations as assigned.

 Monitor Center-based Teacher Team and provide verbal and written reports and feedback based on

observations and discussions with staff to Education Coordinator and Head Start Director.

 Maintain accurate and current records for all areas of responsibility, meet regularly with

Coordinators/Director, and report to Policy Council, Parent Committees and Tribal Council as appropriate.

 Provide/facilitate training opportunities for staff, substitutes, volunteers, families, and Community.

 Administer developmental screenings and assessments for Head Start children in coordination with Education

and Disabilities Coordinators, as appropriate/needed.

 Participate with all staff members to recruit, select, and enroll students and perform other duties as assigned.

 Participate in Community-based activities such as parades, commemorative events, meetings, conferences,

and trainings as assigned.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.