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Position Number: 014266

Department: College of Education (Col)

Employment Type: Time Limited - Full-time

Months Per Year: 10

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The EES Office Mentor/Evaluator sets a high standard of excellent practices by supporting

assigned teachers in their geographical territory, utilizing NCEES to improve classroom

instruction.

Mentor responsibilities include offering consistent, ongoing support and feedback using a variety

of methods such as onsite visits, phone calls, email, video, and virtual tools. Mentors observe

and assess teacher needs, assist in developing individualized Professional Development Plans (PDPs), and guide teachers in instructional strategies, classroom management, reflective

practices, and building relationships with families and communities. They conduct classroom

observations in collaboration with assigned Evaluators using the NCDPI Educator Effectiveness

System, hold monthly conferences with teachers and site administrators, facilitate Professional

Learning Communities (PLCs), and arrange professional development in coordination with

Regional Leads and community partners. The mentor role involves maintaining accurate

documentation and supporting high standards for teacher effectiveness and continuous

improvement.

Evaluator responsibilities include conducting formative and summative assessments in

accordance with NC State Board of Education licensure policy, coordinating evaluation

schedules with teachers, mentors, and administrators, and submitting required documentation

through the state’s online system by designated deadlines. Evaluators also support

administrators in their evaluation roles, participate in required professional development, and

collaborate with early childhood agencies to enhance teacher growth. The evaluator role

involves maintaining accurate documentation and supporting high standards for teacher

effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Minimum Experience / Education:

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a BA/BS degree in early childhood education or a

related field. An advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must hold an NC Professional

Educator License in the area of B-K. Candidates need to have spent at least three years as a

lead teacher in an early childhood classroom and have experience with the NC teacher

education and licensure system. Candidates must also possess knowledge of and experience

with policies set by the State Board of Education ( SBE ) and the Department of Public Instruction

( DPI ). Candidates must also demonstrate prior experience in training, mentoring, and evaluating

NC B-K licensed early childhood educators, either at the pre-service and/or in-service level.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

+ Professional Knowledge – In child development and application of theory; adult learning theory and evidence-based practices in designing and delivering effective professional development; NC Professional Teaching Standards; NC Department of Public Instruction’s Educator Effectiveness System; NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development; NC Pre-K and Developmental Day Program Requirements; NC State Board of Education Teacher Licensure Policy: Beginning Teacher Support Program; NC Department of Public Instruction’s Mentor Standards and knowledge about NC educator licensure requirements.

+ Knowledge of the EES Office Framework,

including procedures, guidelines, and implementation, is preferred. Proficiency in

navigating the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Home Base/NC Educator

Effectiveness System ( NCEES ); ability to manage, analyze, and interpret data using

spreadsheets as well as other digital tools and platforms; and competence in developing

and delivering presentations using PowerPoint and other digital tools to support

documentation, communication, and reporting requirements.

+ Skill for using technology and computer in daily work with teachers and colleagues.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills- Ability to nurture, listen, guide, coach, support adults and build on strengths.

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills – Ability to actively participate as a member of a mentor-teacher-evaluator team and a regional structure to meet program goals.

+ Teamwork is essential to this position. Building collaborative partnerships – with site administrators and technical assistance professionals across sectors to support coordination of effective mentoring, coaching and evaluation of teachers being served.

+ Ability to facilitate Professional Learning Communities – effectively support evidence-based teaching practices resulting in positive outcomes for children.