ROLE TITLE: Mentor Teacher of Record TEAM: Pre-Service Ohio APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through May 12, 2024 LOCATION: Region THE ROLE Mentor Teachers of Record will help to develop corps members in the knowledge, skills, and judgment they will need to become ambitious beginning teacher leaders who build strong relationships with students and lead them to meaningful outcomes. A Mentor Teacher of Record provides direct coaching, feedback, and thought partnership to a group of corps members and utilizes a variety of coaching strategies – including live coaching, lesson planning support, and observation and debrief – to ensure corps members plan for and deliver rigorous instruction; facilitate a positive, productive, and equitable classroom culture and environment; implement Culturally Responsive Pedagogy; and build strong relationships with students and other educators. The Mentor Teacher may also facilitate pre-scripted learning experiences to… help Corps Members synthesize their learning. Candidates for this role have prior coaching experience of adult learners. Mentor Teachers work with the program leader or coach in their region and work in-person at a regional Practicum summer school. THE PERSON In this role you will: Spring Training Internalize Pre-Service structures, including but not limited to the scope of this role, the schedule, and the approach to coaching Familiarize self with content and DEI sessions in order to understand the development that Corps Members will engage in and apply that to your coaching Familiarize and customize pre-scripted sessions to be delivered during Pre-Service Corps Member Training and Practicum Serve as the Teacher of Record within a classroom, which includes general tasks such as submitting daily attendance, keeping a record of student progress, and taking the lead in the event of an emergency in the classroom. Mentor and coach a group of corps members by providing regular observation, feedback, and thought partnership. Monitor, observe, and provide daily feedback to corps members in one on one and small group settings. Support corps members in creating, implementing, and adapting learning environment plans and daily lesson plans, as well as support corps member development in curriculum planning and implementation. Support the MD, Learning and Development in evaluating corps members’ progress toward summer outcomes. A Week in the Life Over the course of the week, the Mentor Teacher of Record will spend time: Serving as the Teacher of Record within a classroom on a daily basis Proving live coaching, lesson planning support, and observation and debrief to a group of corps members Serving as a thought partner to corps members individually and in small groups Facilitating pre-scripted learning experiences to help corps members synthesize their learning THE MUST HAVES Experience Bachelor’s Degree Required 2+ years of classroom teaching experience and coaching and leading adult learners Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching outcomes Experience working with new teachers in professional development settings, including observing other teachers and giving feedback and facilitating group discussions. Must have a current teaching license in the state in which you are working/teaching. Available for the entire length of the program and ability to perform job duties in person. Strong knowledge and understanding of vision for instructional practices Orientation towards holistic approach to reaching and measuring Broader Student Outcomes (including academic growth, personal growth, access, and social & political consciousness) Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship and coaching rooted in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning. Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating and contributing to strong culture Strong organization, time management, and verbal communication skills Ability to make adjustments and flexible with a fast paced, constantly changing environment Enjoys being a part of a collective coalition striving for rigorous development of teachers to reach equitable outcomes for kids Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader institute community through intentional engagement, reflection, and feedback Ability to communicate effectively in a way that builds relationships with corps members and staff. Commitment to giving and receiving feedback. Additional Requirements Adhere to the TFA and school district COVID vaccination policies. Background check clearance COMPENSATION The Mentor Teacher of Record role is compensated $29.46 per hour throughout the entire commitment. Compensation for all Pre-Service positions is competitive and determined based on role responsibilities. There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities. By 2030, twice as many children in communities where we work will reach key educational milestones indicating they are on a path to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility. Teach For America’s (TFA) mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. We are seeking individuals who align with our mission, core values and commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusiveness and are ready to join us in this global movement. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIVENESS In all we do, we act on the following beliefs: Diversity is crucial for successful change efforts and is one of Teach For America’s greatest strengths. The full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when we are an inclusive community. The predictability of success or failure for our students or individuals in our organization should not correlate with any social, cultural or other identity-based factors. Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. *Our job descriptions reflect Teach For America’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time
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