EARLY HEAD START PRACTICE BASED MENTOR COACH - CONTRACTUAL

Position Type:

Early Childhood Education

Date Posted:

8/25/2025

Location:

Dailey Early Head Start

District:

Beecher Community School District

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Master's degree preferred.

2. Three (3) years of paid work experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting preferred.

3. Knowledge of Michigan Department of Human Services regulations and Child Protection Act.

4. Knowledge of Head Start structure and functions preferred and the ability to follow Head Start Performance Standards.

5. Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills to effectively use software products to facilitate lesson plans, assessments, program reports, and word

processing.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Annual Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry Clearance documentation.

2. Valid Michigan Driver's License & valid vehicle insurance.

3. Valid Chauffeur's License (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

4. Current First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

5. Current physical examination including tuberculosis test and Covid-19 vaccinations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to work flexible hours and set schedule according to program and family needs.

2. Available to travel to out-of-town training and be away from home for two (2) or more nights.

3. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and drive. Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, talk,

hear, and carry materials in family homes. Ability to work in moderate noise and to work indoors and outdoors. Dexterity of hands and fingers to

demonstrate activities and prepare materials.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Job requires mental alertness.

2. Ability to anticipate possible crisis situations and deal with them effectively.

3. Ability to handle stress and be flexible.

4. Ability to use good judgment and professional boundaries with at-risk populations.

ANNUAL SALARY:

$25.92 per hour. Based upon availability of federal funding.

WORK YEAR:

48 Weeks (40 hours per month)

REQUIREMENTS:

Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass:

> Police clearance including digital fingerprinting

> Reference checks

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must be accompanied by the following documents:

> Resume

> Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)

> Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

> In order to complete an application for an Early Head Start Practice Based Coach position, you must be registered with EDUStaff, who is our Early

Head Start contracted services company.

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, . Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505 .

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