Job Summary
The Mentor Coach serves as a facilitator of professional growth and continuous learning through an interactive process of observation, discussion, feedback, and reflection. In this role, the Mentor Coach supports individuals in identifying and achieving professional goals by fostering self-awareness, skill development, and effective practice. Through collaborative coaching relationships, the Mentor Coach promotes employees’ ability to grow, improve performance, and progress toward established individual and organizational objectives.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
1-3 years experience as a mentor/coach providing adult education in early childhood education or child development topics.
5-7 years experience as a lead teacher in a licensed child development program with children ages 0-5.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Child Care Director Certification
- 7 years of working as a lead teacher in a licensed child development program with children birth to 5
- 3 years of working as mentor/coach providing adult education in early childhood education or child development topics
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting observations and providing constructive, strengths-based coaching and feedback.
- Facilitating reflective conversations that support continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Assessing employee development needs and identifying appropriate learning opportunities.
- Designing, coordinating, and delivering professional learning programs, workshops, and coaching initiatives.
- Supporting employees in setting, monitoring, and achieving individual and program-specific SMART goals.
- Maintaining training records, tracking participation, and ensuring compliance with professional development requirements.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of coaching and training programs through data collection, feedback, and performance measures.
- Collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to align professional learning initiatives with organizational goals.
- Promoting a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence across the organization.
The successful Mentor Coach demonstrates strong communication, leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships, inspire growth, and support employees in achieving meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be able to:
- Sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch, get up/down from the floor
- Ability to see and hear children, adults, documents, office machinery, etc.
- Multi-task
- Handle demands of children, colleagues and parents
- Be patient
- Have constant mental alertness and agility
- Have a positive outlook
Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information
Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person at the Callier Child Development Center in Dallas — 1966 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235.
Must have a negative TB test.
Must have a cleared Texas Child Care Licensing Background Check. A Provisional Background Check will not be accepted.
Physical and Working Conditions:
Successful candidate will be exposed to the following elements in this position and must possess certain physical and mental capabilities. Must be able to:
- Sit, stand, lift (up to 40 pounds), stoop, squat, climb, run, bend, push/pull, hold, reach, twist, turn, walk, stretch, get up/down from the floor and child sized furniture
- Provide consistent visual/auditory/proximity supervision of children and environment
- Move quickly
- Multi-task Handle demands of children, colleagues and parents
- Be Patient Have constant mental alertness and agility
- Have a positive outlook
- Have emotional stability
Environmental Exposure:
- Chemicals Smells/bodily fluids
- Illness/contagious disease
- Hot and cold temperatures/UV/Sun
- Noise
- Crying
- Messy supplies and busy classrooms
- Florescent lighting
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Special Instructions Summary Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
