Building-Based Mentor for New-to-District Teachers

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $500 annually

Extra duty

Professional Learning funds

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Cedar River Academy in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Building Based Mentor to support new-to-district teachers, elevate classroom culture, and connect practice with CRCSD standards.

The role reports to the Building Principal and focuses on tailored, non-evaluative mentorship, professional collaboration, and ongoing learning to boost retention and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Support new-to-district teachers with professional practices and mentorship.
• Provide actionable feedback on professional practices.
• Participate in job-embedded professional development.
• Assist with district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support new-to-district teacher(s) with professional practices which could include; implementing effective instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, class culture and climate, supporting ELL and students with special needs
• Collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with teacher(s) being supported building leadership and teachers
• Participation in opportunities for job-embedded professional development focusing on new-to-district teacher needs
• Provide specific actionable feedback on professional practices
• Participate in professional learning focused on supporting new teachers to the profession or district
• Supports new colleagues with both building level and district level questions regarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional practices

Student achievement impact

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Growth mindset

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Cedar River Academy in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Building Based Mentor to support new-to-district teachers, elevate classroom culture, and connect practice with CRCSD standards.

The role reports to the Building Principal and focuses on tailored, non-evaluative mentorship, professional collaboration, and ongoing learning to boost retention and student outcomes.