Information for Mentors
The chief role of a mentor is offering support and practical advice to beginning teachers based on observation and discussion of the beginning teacher’s professional experiences.
Mentor Benefits
- Mentors will remain in full or part-time positions as classroom teachers.
- Mentors will be assigned first year teachers at their school site.
- Salary differentials of $2000 per year are included in the Negotiated Agreement.
- Mentors receive monthly professional development.
- Professional leave time.
Mentor Teacher, Ryan Schlee and first year teacher, Kris Hayward.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I sign up to be a mentor?
- What's my commitment as a mentor?
- One full year of mentorship to a beginning teacher.
- Mentors and first year teachers are able to schedule their time together as they are able or as needed; however, the program requires a minimum of two contacts per week.
- How do I get paired with a beginning teacher?
First year teachers are paired with mentors based on common certification areas. - What resources does the Mentor Program provide to me?
