Head Start Mentor Coach “Classroom Specialist” at Foundation for Early Childhood Education Share on X      Print Application Deadline

10/17/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 10/2/2025 Contact Mayra Luevanos
626-572-5107 Number of Openings 1 Salary Add'l Salary Info $30.28 - $33.42 Based on Education and Experience Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

The Head Start Mentor Coach will provide support to Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool/HS classrooms. The Classroom Specialist (CS) is considered an early education expert, who has significant knowledge and expertise of HS/EHS classrooms. This position plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of early childhood education by providing individualized coaching and support to selected teaching staff within Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool classrooms. This position focuses on strengthening instructional practices, promoting professional growth, and improving classroom environments to ensure high-quality learning experience for young children. The CS works in classrooms daily, in collaboration for directives from the Education Coordinator and Child Development Specialist Supervisor to help develop and implement Professional Development (PD) Goals aligned with program priorities. Furthermore, coaching, and mentoring strategies will be informed by assessment data from tools such as the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), and other relevant sources identified by program administration.

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Comments and Other Information Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field pus equivalent coursework and experience related to early childhood education as defined within the Head Start Act, section 648A (a)(2)(i)-(ii), preferably supplemented by a master's degree in a field related to Education. Experience: At least five years’ experience of professional teaching and administrative experience in preschool-aged programs are required, preferably including performing varied administrative assignments and teaching adults. Comments and Other Information
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field pus equivalent coursework and experience related to early childhood education as defined within the Head Start Act, section 648A (a)(2)(i)-(ii), preferably supplemented by a master's degree in a field related to Education. Experience: At least five years’ experience of professional teaching and administrative experience in preschool-aged programs are required, preferably including performing varied administrative assignments and teaching adults. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY