Mentor Center Administrator
Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA)
Jackson, MS
Characteristics of Work
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Head Start and Early Childhood Programs, the Center Administrator Mentor will provide mentoring to classroom staff through guidance, coaching, modeling, training, support, and information in the following areas (CLASS, TS Gold, Classroom Management, Curriculum planning/lesson plans, classroom set up, Transitions, and other areas as identified). This position works closely with the teaching staff and the Children’s Services Director to coordinate classroom-related activities that support the Professional Development of staff and contribute to successful child outcomes.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field two (2) years experience of having worked with preschool children and families in a child development program. Ability to communicate effectively.
Supervisory Control
The Mentor Coach is directly responsible to the Children’s Services Director, who is responsible to the Vice President, Head Start and Early Childhood Programs. The Mentor Coach will be evaluated semi-annually by the Children’s Services Director. The evaluation will be conducted through a process of performance monitoring and progress reviews. The evaluation will be reviewed and approved by the Vice President, of Head Start and Early Childhood Programs.