Mentor and Sponsor Teachers
A hallmark of this program is the one-on-one attention and training that our residents receive through working one-on-one with experienced teachers in the field. During their residency, a mentor teacher guides them through every aspect of teaching from August through June. In their first year as a full-time teacher, candidates continue to have support by being paired up with a Sponsor Teacher.
MENTOR TEACHERS
Mentor Teachers will work side-by-side with a resident to share all aspects of teaching and coach the resident to becoming a fully prepared first-year teacher. Mentors will be supported by the program coordinator and coach during the school year as they work with the Resident to help them prepare for a successful career in education.
To be considered for a Mentor Teacher position, you must:
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- Work in a TRP partner district
- Be a trained TEAM Mentor
- Be an elementary, special education, or middle grades math certified teacher in grades in good standing
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a teacher and 3 years in the current district
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the field of education
- Adhere to the following program time commitment:
- Host a Year 1 Resident in your classroom for the entire school year
- Meet with resident teacher prior to school year and weekly for planning and review of coursework
- Support resident teacher in preparing and meeting portfolio and assessment requirements
- Oversee and support residents during the student teaching experience
- Evaluate resident progress
Mentor Teacher applicants will need:
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- District Approval
- One letter of recommendation
- Current résumé
- Online application
Exemplary candidates will be interviewed by their district selection committee. Successful candidates will be matched with Teacher Residents prior to the summer.
Mentor Teachers will receive $6,000.00 for the academic year. The stipend will be paid in two installments: midyear and after fulfilling the academic year placement.
SPONSOR TEACHERS
Sponsor teachers support residents during their first full year of teaching. Sponsor teachers are experienced teachers working in a similar context as the candidate. Sponsor teachers help to guide candidates through the ups and downs as they navigate their first year of classroom teaching.
To be considered for a Sponsor Teacher position, you must:
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- Be an elementary teacher in grades 1 – 6 in good standing in the partner district,
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- Must have 3 years experience as grade 1 – 6 teacher
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the field of education
- Adhere to the following program time commitment:
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- participating at least in hour long biweekly meetings with the new teachers.
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Sponsor Teacher applicants will need:
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- Letter of recommendation from current administrator
- Current resume
- online application
Sponsor teachers will be compensated in two installments equaling $800 for one year.
Exemplary candidates will be invited to interview and observed in their classroom by the selection committee. Successful candidates will be matched with a first year teacher by the end of September.