Mentor Coach, Early Education, Head Start/Early Head Start - Early Education Programs/Early Education Services (26-9719) - Riverside - at Riverside County Office of Education

4/27/2026 3:30 PM Pacific

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RECRUITMENT PROCESS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. - If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered. - As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact: Title IX Coordinator: Hector Alegria, Ed.D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.

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Mentor Coach, Early Education, Head Start/ Early Head Start - Early Education Programs/ Early Education Services (26-9719) - Riverside - at Riverside County Office of Education Share on X - Application Deadline 4/27/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/13/2026 Contact Karli Orona (951) 826-6866 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range Bachelor's Degree: $70,470 - $77,254 Annually - Master's Degree: $80,893 - $88,625 Annually Add'l Salary Info Doctorate Degree: $80,893 - $88,625 Annually, plus $1,200 Annual Stipend Length of Work Year 222 Days/12 Months Employment Type Full Time Recruitment Number 26-9719 Location RCOE - Riverside Main Department Early Education Programs (Head Start/ Early Head Start) Division Early Education Services Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours Subject to Change) Position Type Management - This position is grant funded. About the Employer The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. Job Summary POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Mentor/ Coach plays a critical role in ensuring student success by providing job-imbedded and ongoing professional development for teachers. Under the direct supervision of the Early Education Director, the Mentor/ Coach will participate in providing support to the teaching staff of the Early Education Programs. The Mentor/ Coach will be responsible for assisting classroom staff in meeting the educational services as required by Head Start Performance Standards, Terms and Conditions of California Department of Education, and Community Care Licensing. Mentor/ Coach would play an essential role as an Education/ Curriculum Specialist and would be the trainer of trainers in their respective area. This is designated as a Certificated Management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. Requirements / Qualifications EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in a child development/child care center program required; and a minimum of one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience in a child development/child care center that would demonstrate the ability to perform described duties and responsibilities of the position. Verified experience required for permit/credential. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Early Childhood or related field is required. CERTIFICATES/ CREDENTIALS/ LICENSES: - Possession of a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit - Valid California Driver’s License You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online Ed. Join application prior to the position closing date/time: Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit)Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)Resume (Must be current and consistent with your Ed. Join application/ Record of Work Experience) Comments and Other Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RECRUITMENT PROCESS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. - If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to Ed. Join.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered. - As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the Ed. Join application. You must list all previous LE - As (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your Ed. Join profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact: Title IX Coordinator: Hector Alegria, Ed. D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/ Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Links Related To This Job RCOE Homepage View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. STRS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. STRS. Informational Only. Cal. 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