2026-2027 Mentor Teacher Program

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Englewood Public School District is seeking applicants for the 2026-2027 Mentor Teacher Program. Mentors will receive training to serve as mentors for newly hired teaching staff and will act as instructional coaches within a district-wide setting.

Mentors commit to the roles and responsibilities of mentoring, including meeting with novice teachers, modeling professional behavior, and guiding ongoing professional growth through coaching and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching.
• Strong instructional background and ability to train staff.
• Experience with NJ Student Learning Standards.
• Desirable expertise in training and leadership development.
• Experience working with at-risk students.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Must have a minimum rating of Effective.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mentors for newly hired teaching staff.
• Attend meetings and professional development related to mentoring.
• Model professional reflection, communication and ethics.
• Dedicate time to meet with the novice teacher and provide guidance.
• Coach instructional practices using the clinical cycle.
• Foster a collaborative learning community among mentors and mentees.
• Support professional growth opportunities for mentees.
• Maintain confidentiality of mentoring relationships.

Skills

NJ Teacher Certification

Three years teaching

Strong instructional background

NJ Student Learning Standards

Training & leadership development

Experience with at-risk students

Interpersonal communication

Effective rating

Job description

Position Type: Extracurricular

Date Posted: 7/28/2026

Location: District-Wide Position

ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the following position:

2026-2027 Mentor Teacher Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. NJ Teacher Certification
2. Minimum of three years of successful teaching
3. Strong instructional background
4. Successful implementation of the NJ Student Learning Standards
5. Expertise in training and leadership development is desirable
6. Experience working with at-risk students
7. Adept interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents
8. Must have a minimum rating of Effective

DESCRIPTION:

Candidates will receive training to serve as Mentors for newly hired teaching staff.

Qualities of a High-Performing Mentor-Teacher

Commits to the Roles and Responsibilities of Mentoring

Accepts the Novice Teacher as a Developing Person and Professional

Reflects on Interpersonal Communications and Decisions

• Dedicates time to meet with the novice teacher
• Persists in efforts to assist the novice teacher despite obstacles or setbacks
• Maintains congruence between mentoring words and actions
• Attends meetings, training or other professional development opportunities related to mentoring
• Models self-reflection and self- assessment as hallmarks of professionalism
• Endeavors to see the world from the novice teacher's point of view
• Anticipates the needs of the novice teacher by thinking like a novice teacher
• Understands the common problems and concerns of the novice teacher
• Applies theories of adult learning and development
• Models acceptance of diversity in others
• Reflects on what, where, when, and how to communicate with the novice teacher
• Adjusts communication style to the developmental needs of the novice teacher
• Respects the confidentiality of the mentor-novice teacher relationship
• Self-discloses regarding one's own professional challenges
• Models effective helping relationship skills

Serves as an Instructional Coach

Models a Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth

Communicates Hope and Optimism for the Future

• Employs the clinical cycle of instructional support
• Values the role of shared experiences in the coaching process
• Engages the novice teacher in a professional learning community whenever possible
• Possesses knowledge of effective teaching practices
• Models openness to new ideas and instructional practices
• Lives the life of learner as well as teacher
• Engages the novice teacher as fellow student of learning and teaching
• Pursues professional growth related to teaching and mentoring
• Advises the novice teacher on professional growth opportunities
• Encourages and praises the novice teacher
• Holds and communicates high expectations for the novice teacher
• Projects a positive disposition toward the teaching profession
• Avoids criticism of students, parents, and colleagues

There are mentoring costs associated with the Provisional Teacher Program which the Mentees are responsible for:

Teachers holding a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing ("CEAS") - the Mentee is responsible for paying your mentor fee of $550 for your services through payroll deductions.

Teachers holding a Certificate of Eligibility ("CE") - are responsible for paying your mentor fee of $1,000 for your services.

Please be advised that the fees may be prorated if training was received in a prior district or in a prior school year within the District. Mentor fees are deducted per pay cycle and paid at the end of the school year to the Mentor.

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The Englewood Public School District is an affirmative action / Equal Opportunity Employer