Job Description

Children’s Services Mentor CoachEXEMPT: No SALARY LEVEL: $27.50 - $30.65 per hour DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education LOCATION: Various Head Start Sites and Admin. Office REPORTS TO: Social Emotional Learning Supervisor HOURS FT 40 hours per week Date: 04/2023 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director Union: Yes/ SEIU

AGENCY BACKGROUND: The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice. Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Values: Joy, Amor, Esperanza, Equity, Fuerza, Dignity, Inclusión

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

WORKING AT SONOMA CAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our team and helps us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The salary for this position is $27.50 - $30.65 per hour , depending on experience and, education. CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes:

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage. SEIU Union Members, are eligible for free health insurance through Kaiser or Sutter first tier plans.
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, CalPerks
• 3 weeks vacation (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work increases at 5 years of service
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

OF POSITION:

The Mentor/Coach plays a critical role in ensuring student success by providing job-imbedded and ongoing professional development. The Mentor/Coach assists in the implementation and monitoring of Head Start/Early Head Start services, providing compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and the current work plans. The Mentor/Coach will be responsible for assisting 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 while ensuring compliance. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Using evidence based framework, provide Practice Based Coaching, technical assistance, and maintain support as the on the job mentor/ coach for classroom staff
• Provides skill development and mentoring to staff progressing in their position by performing on the job technical assistance and mentoring of specific skills
• Provides guidance and support to staff with implementation of curriculum planning, individualization and ongoing assessments using project based learning strategies and creative curriculum.
• Facilitates learning both one-on-one or in group settings
• Develop, implement and maintain system(s) for tracking ongoing mentoring/coaching
• As directed, supports and monitors program compliance through site observations and feedback
• Conducts CLASS observations, follow-up and support; maintains CLASS reliability certification
• Assists in analyzing program data towards program and staff goal setting
• Provides training to staff on systems and procedures, as needed
• Supports staff with professional development plans, including enrollment in higher education courses
• Participates in the program planning for training and technical assistance
• Assist in special projects for Children’s Services
• Participates in trainings, workshops and meetings as assigned
• Participates in the team building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
• The health, safety and supervision of children in the program is essential, therefore every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Understands and implements Head Start Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Highly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment and is able to function with minimal supervision.
• A sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Develops and maintains a positive team working environment with staff.
• Work closely with staff to build their skills and confidence so that they can mentor, encourage, and motivate all staff.

IN ADDITION TO ABOVE:

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles.
• Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education
• Knowledge of culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families.
• Coaching and consultation skills.
• Intermediate personal computer skills with word processing and email experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations.
• Intermediate ability to write reports and correspondence. Intermediate ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, children and staff.
• Intermediate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Intermediate ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment
• Intermediate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

a. BA or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education OR

b. BA degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education with the 12 core units of ECE

In addition to A, B, or C:

• Minimum three years teaching experience in a preschool/ infant/ toddler classroom
• Valid California Driver's License and a properly insured vehicle for use on the job
• Prior to beginning work, must be able to pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance, must be up to date on immunizations and have a current (within one year) TB clearance and Health Screening Report.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit at a desk and sometimes use a computer. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee drives, approximately 25% of the time, to centers, meetings, and trainings as scheduled throughout the year. The employee spends approximately 25% of the time writing and/or keyboarding.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.