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Location: North Carolina - Troy Acelero Learning is a pioneering provider of early childhood education and family engagement services through our three business units, all focused on closing the achievement gap for thousands of Head Start children and families across the country. With over $80 million in revenue and unparalleled child outcome data, we are both one of the largest and one of the most innovative companies in our space. Acelero Learning is a provider of direct Head Start services in four states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin ). Shine Early Learning, partners with local organizations to support the delivery of high-quality services through Shine Assist, Shine Implement, Shine Fortify, and Shine Advance programs. We are seeking an inspired and collaborative leader to join our Shine Implement team as an Education Mentor in North Carolina. Job Summary: The Education Mentor serves as the educational lead for one or more centers in the Head Start program. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure full implementation of all aspects of the Head Start program's early learning system, policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals. Train all teaching staff (teachers, assistant teachers, floaters, substitutes and extended day.) Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff to support them in successfully fulfilling all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following: CLASS(c) Teacher-Child Interactions Learning Environments Curriculum Child Assessment Meeting All Children's Needs Working with Families Professional Growth and Collaboration Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity. Work with teachers to implement child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize. Assist with the cleaning of the facilities and removing the garbage when necessary Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. This position is responsible for the following core functions and performs other tasks as needed: Education Family Partnerships Communication & Service Coordination Record Keeping & Reporting Ongoing Monitoring & Self-Assessment Operations & Facilities Program Governance & Leadership The Education Mentor is primarily responsible for achieving the following outcomes for the Head Start/Early Start program: Education : Serve as education lead for the center, overseeing implementation of all aspects of education services and providing teachers with training, coaching and monitoring. Support the effective implementation of the education content area, implementing all relevant policies and procedures. Oversee training of new hires (in conjunction with education & HR leads); develop, conduct or arrange other training as needed for staff, parents or volunteers. Work with teachers to implement program curriculum that incorporates all elements and meets all standards established by the Head Start program (in compliance with Head Start standards and best practices). Oversee and approve the preparation of weekly lesson plans, including individualization and all other required elements. Ensure that teachers integrate goals from Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities (in consultation with Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinator). Ensure the completion of all required child screenings and assessments, including 45 and 90-day requirements for new children and quarterly progress assessments for all children. Ensure that classrooms, gym and outdoor areas are supplied with developmentally appropriate materials. Participate in team meetings, home visits, and community events as needed. Support teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using it to improve practice. Provide teachers with coaching and support for quality improvement and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback. Family Partnerships : Coordinate with Family Services team to ensure full implementation of family services and parent involvement (in consultation with the Director of Family Service/Family Services Coordinator). Model strong, positive relationships with families. Support Family Advocates to implement all aspects of family services program, including planning monthly Parent Committee meetings. Ensure parents are integrally involved in developing the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education through regular meeting with Policy Council members and others. Assist teaching staff in developing a system offering parents opportunities for enhancing and increasing their child observation skills. Coordinate training for parents and community members wanting to volunteer in the classroom. Communication & Service Coordination: Lead regular team meetings to ensure effective communication and service coordination. Ensure families receive monthly newsletter. Attend local, state and regional initiatives to represent the center and to develop professionally. Ensure children's individual health, nutrition, disabilities or mental health needs are met, through implementation of the Head Start program's referral system, coordination with appropriate coordinators/specialists, and participation in case conferences as necessary. Develop a working knowledge of local community resources related to education and transition. Actively participate in Head Start/Early Head Start community, including staff meetings, mandated trainings, committee meetings, and other program-wide functions as needed, including some evening activities. Record Keeping & Reporting: Ensure complete and accurate implementation of all Head Start program required systems for recordkeeping and reporting, including: Individual child/family files Master binders Education portfolios or other documentation of early childhood education services In-kind contributions from parents or community members Purchasing and tracking of supplies and equipment Employee timekeeping Employee paid time off Attendance and payments (as appropriate) for Full/Extended Day Child, family & program information in the data system Child observations, assessment & planning information in CreativeCurriculum.net Ongoing Monitoring & Self Assessment: Review weekly MBI (managing by information) report and ensure all concerns are addressed in a timely fashion. Review quarterly MBO (managing by outcomes) report and ensure all concerns are addressed in a timely fashion. Review quarterly and annual child outcomes data and oversee teacher planning to help all children make developmental gains. Participate in annual program self-assessment Implement all monitoring systems required by Head Start program, Head Start, childcare licensing CACFP or other agencies, including: Daily visual check of indoor & outdoor safety. Monthly or quarterly completion of health & safety monitoring tool Program Governance and Leadership: Serve on the leadership team of the Head Start program affiliate program, attending regular meetings and occasional retreats. Participate in annual and quarterly planning to set, plan for, and monitor program goals. Contribute to annual review and revision of program's integrated service plan. Lead for the good of the entire organization, understand the big picture and use it as a framework to make decisions Make decisions that support program quality and maintain program accountability. Establish focus for education service area and act to align area's goals with the strategic direction and needs of the center; ensure that employees in the area understand how their work relates to the center as a whole and the relevant regulations and performance standards. Improve quality and effectiveness of education service area and overall organization by initiating, sponsoring and implementing organizational change and by helping others to successfully manage organizational change. Promote consistent exchange of information and a cooperative environment within the leadership of the center. Attend parent committees, Policy Council and board of director meetings as needed or requested. Ensure teachers and volunteers understand regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions. Recognize that your job description is service area specific but not limited to: confidentiality, child abuse reporting, attendance and dependability, appropriate dress, customer service and support to all families, prudent use of program resources, and promoting and maintaining safe work environment. Uphold the shared mission and values of the Head Start program. Operations and Facilities:..... click apply for full job details