The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR
🇺🇸 Edinburg, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ October 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Early Childhood Education Mentor. This role involves providing high-quality coaching, training, and technical assistance to Early Head Start classroom teachers and assistants, focusing on best practices in early learning and social-emotional development of infants and toddlers while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Highlights
- Mentor Early Head Start staff to create nurturing, culturally respectful learning environments.
- Advise and support staff in curriculum implementation, assessment, and individualization.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive teacher mentoring plan in coordination with the Education Director.
- Provide feedback on teaching competencies and conduct training activities.
- Participate in classroom observations, site visits, and program improvement planning.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or related field; Master's preferred.
- Needs 5 years of relevant experience or 4 years with a Master's degree, including familiarity with Head Start standards and supervision experience.
- Bilingual English-Spanish skills preferred.
- Full-time exempt position with salary commensurate with experience.
- Works with Early Head Start program teachers, assistants, and families within the College of Education and P-16 Integration department.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR
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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.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8332
Working Title | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
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 ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintains an open, friendly, respectful, and professional relationship with all staff and families.
• 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, 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 large community. Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 06/16/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2025
Working Title | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MENTOR
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Edinburg, Texas
Department | College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services
FTE | 1.0
FLSA | Exempt
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 ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintains an open, friendly, respectful, and professional relationship with all staff and families.
• 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, 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 large community. Ability to communicate effectively with students and families.
Physical Capabilities |
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 06/16/2025
Grant Funded Position | Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 08/31/2025
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 & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47497
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 & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47497
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
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of 3 References
- Additional Document
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