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:

    • 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: 

    • 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:

    • Be an elementary teacher in grades 1 – 6 in good standing in the partner district, 
    • 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: 
      • participating at least in hour long biweekly meetings with the new teachers.

Sponsor Teacher applicants will need: 

    • 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.

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