Position Information

　　Posting NumberSRGV7222

　　Working TitleEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　LocationEdinburg, Texas

　　DepartmentCollege of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services

　　FTE1.0

　　FLSAExempt

　　Scope of Job

　　Provide high-quality coaching, guided reflection, training and technical assistance to Early Head Start classroom teachers and teacher assistants on best practices related to early learning and supporting the social emotional development of infants and toddlers in compliance with comprehensive Head Start Performance Standards.

　　Description of Duties

　　• Provides mentoring support to Early Head Start staff and program implementers in providing eligible children and families with nurturing learning environments which offer varied culturally respectful experiences that support individual social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

　　• Supports and advises staff as needed in curricula implementation, individualization, screening, and child assessment.

　　• In coordination with the Early Head Start Education Director, develops a comprehensive teacher mentoring plan.

　　• Utilizes leadership styles that are developmentally appropriate for individual teaching staff and gives guidance regarding classroom/time management, discipline, scheduling, planning and organizing the day activities.

　　• Supports teacher with school readiness goals, objectives and learning styles and analyzes the nature, extent and duration of identified training needs.

　　• Provides written and verbal feedback on general and specific teacher job competencies in the area of education services.

　　• Coordinates scheduling of and conducts training activities.

　　• Participates in site visits, classrooms observations, and work groups to assess program needs and planning strategies for system/process improvement and/or development of early childhood education, disabilities, and mental health.

　　• Plans, implements, and coordinates mentoring activities and procedures designed to insure compliance with established standards.

　　• Maintains an open, friendly professional relationship with all staff and families, to include respect for culture, diversity, and ethnicity.

　　• Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Supervision Received

　　General supervision from assigned supervisor.

　　Supervision Given

　　Direct supervision of assigned staff.

　　Required Education

　　Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or related field from an accredited University

　　Preferred Education

　　Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or related field from an accredited University.

　　Licenses/Certifications

　　NA

　　Required Experience

　　• Five (5) years of experience in a related field, including familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards, State of Texas licensing requirements, and experience in supervising and mentoring teaching staff and student interns. Experience observing Early Childhood Education classrooms, or

　　• Four (4) years of the required experience with a Master’s degree in a required field.

　　Preferred Experience

　　Bilingual (English – Spanish)

　　Equipment

　　Use of standard office equipment.

　　Working Conditions

　　Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

　　Other

　　Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.

　　Physical Capabilities

　　Employment CategoryFull-Time

　　Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

　　Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

　　Position Available Date12/04/2023

　　Grant Funded PositionYes

　　If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date08/31/2024

　　Posting Detail Information

　　EEO Statement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

　　Additional Information

　　UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

　　All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

　　Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

　　Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41123

　　Posting Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Are you a current UTRGV employee?Yes

　　No

　　Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　Please select your highest level of completed education.6th grade education

　　10th grade education

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

　　Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

　　Masters Degree from an accredited university

　　Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

　　None of the above

　　Please provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)

　　Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year

　　1 year

　　2 years

　　3 years

　　4 years

　　5 years

　　6 years

　　7 years

　　8 years

　　9 years

　　10 years

　　Over 10 years

　　Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?Yes

　　No

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　ResumeOptional Documents

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Unofficial Transcripts

　　Reference Letter 1

　　Reference Letter 2

　　Reference Letter 3

　　Certifications and Licenses

　　Other Document

　　List of 3 References

　　Unofficial Transcripts 2

　　Unofficial Transcripts 3

　　Letter of Interest

　　Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

　　Additional Document