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Education/Mentor Coach - Preschool Services at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 6/30/2026 Contact Ariel Acosta 909-387-6043 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $53,435.20 - $71,905.60 Annually Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD's programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless.
PSD programs include:
Head Start Early Head Start Center-Based Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low-Income First-Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program Fatherhood FIRE Program Learn more about PSD at psd.sbcounty.gov. Job Description /
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Education Specialist/Mentor Coaches who monitor program compliance using various tools, including a case management system, to assist in maintaining agency records and ensuring compliance with classroom ratios; and tracking, reporting, and providing follow-up on behavioral referrals. Education Specialist/Mentor Coaches also develop and facilitate workshops and training for staff and parents and identify the needs of enrolled children and their families or those seeking to participate in the Head Start program. They provide and develop curriculum/lesson plans and home-to-school activities for children at a Head Start or Early Head Start program. This position may also work with teaching staff on strategies for working with children, including those with special needs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1
) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs.) as needed/in the event of an emergency.
Other physical demands include:
sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing. 2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792). 3) Must complete the AB 1207 -
Child Care Providers:
Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site. 4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment. 5) Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. 6) Employees may be assigned to work at any Head Start service area . Employee preference of geographic location will be taken into consideration, whenever possible, depending upon staffing needs.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871) Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION
Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work or other closely related field. - AND- COMPUTER
EXPERIENCE
Must be computer literate and possess at least six (6) months of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Copy legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION
Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work or other closely related field. - AND- COMPUTER
EXPERIENCE
Must be computer literate and possess at least six (6) months of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Copy legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
